The Rise of Sports Gambling
Women’s sports are growing and the gambling industry wants in. But what’s the real cost of all that new money?
In Part 1 of this two-part series, Abby Wambach and Julie Foudy welcome sports historian Dr. Victoria Jackson to unpack how sports betting went from something leagues opposed to something they actively promote. From betting apps and prediction markets to broadcasters with a financial stake in the action, they explore how gambling is reshaping the way we watch, cover and experience sports.
Together, they dig into the consequences for young fans, the harassment athletes face, and the…
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