HowieKomives wrote:I'm not arguing with any of those reasonable comments. But -- legalizing sports betting has already made it a nearly $100 billion global industry expected to grow at over 9 percent per year, which I think is a conservative estimate. Eventually it will be larger than the major pro sports that brought it about, including the NBA. Inside information will be immensely valuable. That is a recipe for disaster in the form of huge scandals. Silver reminds us he has the authority to ban players for life, as if that provides fans with any reassurance. But I hope I'm wrong.
I hate the betting for the NBA. I understand the business aspect of it.
I hate gambling but understand Vegas and think it’s AOK.
I hate gambling in the NBA, it’ll eventually get more corrupt.