How the explosion of prop betting risks threatening the integrity of pro sports

By: John Affleck, Penn State

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: October 28, 2025

Words: 1,307

Last Updated: 4 weeks ago

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By John Affleck, Penn State

When I first heard about the arrests of Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA player Damon Jones in connection to federal investigations involving illegal gambling, I couldn’t help but think of a recent moment in my sports writing class.

I was showing my students a clip from an NFL game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Kansas City Chiefs. Near the end …

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