Over the past year, American sports betting scandals have flooded news cycles across the country as the regulated gaming industry in the U.S. continues to mature and grow.
The industry reached new heights with the overturning of PASPA in 2018, leading to increased attention on a form of entertainment that was once deemed taboo. An industry that draws moral concerns also benefits state and local governments nationwide.
That same industry is also receiving backlash as a result of what seems like an influx of issues.
Gambling-related scandals aren’t a new phenomenon but the recent growth of sports betting and the popularity of athletes are increasing the attention drawn toward lapses of judgement within both amateur and professional sports. The general public may perceive recent gambling-related scandals as an att..