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States that have embraced legalization benefit financially from taxes—around $2 billion collectively—but O'Reilly questions whether this revenue outweighs the risks. He asserts that legalized betting fosters corruption within college and professional sports due to the enormous amounts of money involved and the influence of organized crime.
The Case of Pete Rose and Its Morality
O'Reilly revisits baseball legend Pete Rose, who bet on baseball games—admitting to betting in the late 1980s. Despite his prolific career and on-field achievements, Rose remains barred from the Hall of Fame due to his gambling. O'Reilly comments that Rose's case exposes a broader issue: betting on sports undermines integrity and should disqualify players and coaches from recognition.