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« on: January 25, 2018, 03:01:46 EST »

...isn't entirely on the level.  Well, here's some more anecdotal evidence.  Not only does the NBA want to legalize gambling on their games, they want a cut of the action.  Because what could possibly go wrong?  Certainly no possibility of corruption there.

Remember, this is a league that has already had officials convicted of point shaving.

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/22198782/nba-outlines-plan-professional-sports-leagues-pushing-national-legalized-wagering
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« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2018, 04:31:54 EST »

It's funny how gambling is a big part of all sports, but mostly underground. 

I gambled on football one season (97) and made a bit of money, but I really don't understand how people get addicted to it.  I treated it like any other job I would do, and that's what it was, work.  Hours of checking stats on line.  A complete grind.  I made money, but my hourly rate was very poor! 

But I guess the true gamblers go on gut instinct and get a big dopamine or endorphin rush, and that's what hooks them.  Not for me though. 
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« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2018, 05:05:03 EST »

I gamble enough to pay my annual golf club dues......then I lose it all on my golf bets.
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« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2018, 07:27:05 EST »

I gamble enough to pay my annual golf club dues......then I lose it all on my golf bets.

Lol. That’s funny!
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« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2018, 04:21:04 EST »

NBA?  What exactly is this NBA you speak of? 
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« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2018, 07:14:07 EST »

NBA?  What exactly is this NBA you speak of? 
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« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2018, 10:12:52 EST »

Part of me thinks: good....make it legal to bet on these games in all states. Another part of me thinks: nothing could go wrong here. Point shaving has been an issue plus a corrupt ref has been caught. I can see point shaving being a problem in college ball, but it would take a lot of green to buy an NBA player because of the money they already make.
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