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Congress Targets MLB’s Betting Deals | Philadelphia News
Congress is cracking down on MLB’s ties to sports betting after a viral video featuring Bryce Harper sparked outrage over potential exploitation of vulnerable gamblers. Lawmakers are demanding MLB and the players’ union halt promotional deals with betting companies, citing a recent lawsuit and raising alarms about addiction and financial harm. While current rules prohibit players from directly promoting baseball bets, whispers suggest the union may seek to relax those limits in upcoming negotiations. With a formal letter sent and a deadline looming, both sides remain silent — but this could…
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