Sports Gambling

[PDay8810]

Point shaving is what got lots of bball players some time in a 8X12

well...the game of pro football is working hard to catch up.

 

[Moab]

well...the game of pro football is working hard to catch up.

Honestly, there are less positions in football that have the kind of control of the outcome as basketball, or at least as direct control. In no way do I think it's ok for a player to bet on their own team. Even betting on their own sport isn't really cool IMO.

 

[Schmoopy1000]

Go Panthers?

Bettor wagers $3.1M on Eagles to beat Panthers

A bettor in Kentucky is backing the Philadelphia Eagles to defeat the Carolina Panthers on Sunday with a $3.1 million wager, one of the largest bets ever reported on an NFL regular-season game.

www.espn.com

 

[Money]

I'm offended by all the ads targeting gambling addicts - even though I gamble.
For the record, I don't like alcohol ads either - Even though I drink

What about all the ads targeting shopaholics?

 

[Southieinnc]

What about all the ads targeting shopaholics?

Do you really believe shopping is addictive?
Irresponsible, Bad habit, poor spending habits, and more

Are you suggesting that all advertizing is addictive?

 

[Money]

Do you really believe shopping is addictive?
Irresponsible, Bad habit, poor spending habits, and more

Are you suggesting that all advertizing is addictive?

Compulsive buying/spending is absolutely an addictive disorder. You can identify a disorder for just about every damn product that you see an ad for.

Suggesting that advertisements are targeting gambling addicts or alcoholics is absurd. They are doing what any other advertisement is doing. Trying to capture market share over competitors.