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Whispered critiques point out that these systems are set up to be easily exploited: offshore betting, lack of stringent surveillance, and the temptation to push profitability over integrity. The fact that bet limits were only recently reduced from seemingly unlimited to a modest $200 indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach.
In some ways, the owners, leagues, and betting companies are complicit; they’re effectively allowing behaviors they know are risky because of the allure of additional revenue. This profits-over-integrity mentality parallels historical scandals and emphasizes the systemic risk embedded within the modern sports gambling landscape.