Gambling scandals

[Brian Fowler]

Some more detail on the Fresno State scandal, which as of right now looks like it might be more "dumb kids made incredibly stupid decisions" but not directly connected to the gambling ring that the rest of the basketball ones are. (Though I won't be the tiniest bit surprised if a connection emerges later) 

https://sports.yahoo.com/college-basketball/article/sidelined-fresno-state-basketball-players-reportedly-bet-on-their-own-stats-in-daily-fantasy-225131180.html

Basically it appears at least two of the three were betting on their own daily fantasy lines. Though the one did bet his own unders, which is a somehow even dumber move.

[Brian Fowler]

John Oliver did a deep dive on online sports gambling that I think is worth watching. Because I think I'm with him on the idea that it's one thing to legalize it (I support that) and another to make it so easy to bet on absolutely everything right from your phone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pxvfy4qQRog

Edited March 17 by Brian Fowler