NCAA players LEGALLY gambling

[Adam]

There are two issues of concern when it comes to athletes, coaches, and officials gambling.

1. Betting on the sport in which they participate. They would have to be Pete Rose stupid in order to do this, and it's easier to regulate against.

2. Betting too much money and getting into gambling debt. This is a much bigger and more realistic fear. It's the kind of thing that leads to point shaving and Tim Donaghy scandals. It's also harder to regulate against without a zero-tolerance policy.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

They would have to be Pete Rose stupid in order to do this....

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

There are two issues of concern when it comes to athletes, coaches, and officials gambling.

1. Betting on the sport in which they participate. They would have to be Pete Rose stupid in order to do this, and it's easier to regulate against.

2. Betting too much money and getting into gambling debt. This is a much bigger and more realistic fear. It's the kind of thing that leads to point shaving and Tim Donaghy scandals. It's also harder to regulate against without a zero-tolerance policy.

As long as the person is not participating in THAT PARTICULAR GAME, then what difference does it make?

To use the Pete Rose example, as long as he didn't bet on games involving the Reds, then what is the problem? He doesn't have any more control over such a contest than some random guy in Vegas, right?

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

As long as the person is not participating in THAT PARTICULAR GAME, then what difference does it make?

To use the Pete Rose example, as long as he didn't bet on games involving the Reds, then what is the problem? He doesn't have any more control over such a contest than some random guy in Vegas, right?

Nevada - I agree in principle, especially now. However, "back in the day" before the internet, ESPN, etc., a person with insider knowledge over who was injured or had a death in the family and would not play, may certainly have an advantage on the spread, over and under, or runs scored, etc....just sayin.

PS - I'm no Pete Rose fan. Go O's! Boo Big Red Machine!