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Alas, Sports Are Casinos Now, Making Fans Mostly Bettors

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

When betting pays better than playing, integrity becomes the underdog.

iPINIONS unpacks how sports have morphed into casinos — and how fans became gamblers in the stands.

The prevalence of betting in sports

Read my full take on Substack:
https://ipinionsdaily.substack.com/p/alas-sports-are-casinos-now-making

Anthony L. Hall

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