Sports Betting Industry Concerns - NBA commissioner expresses deep concern over integrity of competition due to illegal gambling investigations involving NBA personnel [1][2] - Sports leagues initially distanced themselves from gambling but have recently embraced it through partnerships with DraftKings, FanDuel, etc [3][4] - The rise of sports betting is ubiquitous and incidents like these were expected [4] - Compulsive betting is a growing concern, especially among young people, with 75% of college students betting on sports [13] - A significant percentage (6%) of college student bettors are losing $500 or more per day [14] - Micro-betting or live in-game betting, focused on individual player performance, is increasingly popular [6][7] - The ease of access to online betting platforms leads to compulsive behavior, with individuals betting at all hours on various sports [15] Potential Risks & Integrity Threats - There are concerns about players potentially influencing game outcomes (e g, faking injuries) to affect betting results [8][9] - The accessibility of betting on individual actions makes it easier for single players to compromise the integrity of the game, compared to past scandals requiring multiple participants [11][12] - The anonymity and ease of access provided by online platforms exacerbate the risk of widespread gambling addiction and potential match-fixing [15]