The Upsides

Episode 4 July 29, 2025 00:37:42
The Upsides
Hearsay From the Sidelines
The Upsides

Jul 29 2025 | 00:37:42

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Show Notes

With all the negative coverage of sports betting – concerns about gambling harms, cheating scandals, bad behavior directed towards athletes – the casual observer to wonder why we ever wanted it in the first place or why state legislators continue to push sports betting forward. The reality is that the sports betting industry has benefits, both economic and social, that make it hard to quit.

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