-43 I don't care if athletes bet on their own games. I only care if it is to take a dive, or if it's an official doing it. amirite?

by Moorelorine 4 days ago

It is illegal because it is about gambling. All the innocent bettors losing their wagers on point-spread because a player has been bought. Nobody cares about the integrity of sports, they care about the integrity of the gambling industry.

by Anonymous 4 days ago

If a player bets on his own team to win, how are innocent people harmed?

by Deckowlura 4 days ago

We don't know how he bets, and people aren't just betting on win/lose.

by Anonymous 4 days ago

Understood. I'm saying the conditions which I'd allow it. Without those conditions, no. Although I'd allow the player to bet on their own team to cover or as underdog with points.

by Deckowlura 4 days ago

Agreed - only if they're betting on winning the game. you can get into issues with prop bets if allow those.

by Deckowlura 4 days ago

They could also bet against themselves or team and throw the game

by Ok-Listen 4 days ago