The thread was started before news came out that the BAA wrote in opposing the measure, writing, "“At this moment, there is not sufficient time for the Boston Athletic Association nor its many partners and agencies to coordinate and fully ensure proper protocols are in place to support such a proposal for wagering on our event. Without time to undergo analysis and proper due diligence, we are concerned about how such an expedited approval would potentially impact the event. Until we can complete due diligence, our concerns include, but are not limited to, ensuring event security and potential influence on the outcome of the race."
I take a pretty libertarian viewpoint, so I dont think sports betting should be illegal, but holy hell has it been annoying since its been legalized here. The ads are constant; you cant consume boston sports without being inundated by big papi or edelman hawking draftkings. Even on a national level, you cant watch espn or listen to sports radio without hearing about endless lines and props.
so im gonna enjoy however many marathons are left where its just about the running
I take a pretty libertarian viewpoint, so I dont think sports betting should be illegal, but holy hell has it been annoying since its been legalized here. The ads are constant; you cant consume boston sports without being inundated by big papi or edelman hawking draftkings. Even on a national level, you cant watch espn or listen to sports radio without hearing about endless lines and props.
so im gonna enjoy however many marathons are left where its just about the running
Agree w this. The ads are disgusting & draftkings is a predatory company, preying on problem gamblers. Unfortunately, the way our government works is whoever bribes (er, donates ;)) the most gets to set the rules.
Honestly think this would be incredible for growing the sport*. There are tradeoffs of course, but for getting more eyes and money into the sport, this is a no-brainer.
Parimutuel betting would be awesome too, like exotic horse racing trifectas etc.. pick 6 from the mens/womens 800/1500/5000 etc.. Tons of potential.
*With the typical caveats, as gambling comes with significant downsides.
Marathons make a lot more sense for betting purposes than a track meet. Far fewer variables for the oddsmakers to deal with. The fact that the athletes only run 2-3 marathons per year lends to confidence you'll get a maximum effort instead of a throwaway.
They could set matchups on one runner to finish ahead of the other, even if they both were projected to be well outside the medals.
Who is first woman finisher in Boston, in your opinion?
Here's one downside: When the next doper wins or finishes in say, the top 10 and it isn't disclosed until months later, what happens then? Clawback and redistribution of money won on betting? A mini Bernie Madoff scandal entirely possible.
Ok. What a joke. The BAA is worried someone might sabotage the race?
Or perhaps someone might tank?
Meanwhile betting will be allowed by Draft Kings on the race in other states so all of this is just BS posturing.
There are limits how much someone can bet on the obscure sports and if a bunch of money came in weird the Sports Books can alert the authories.
From the article above: “At this moment, there is not sufficient time for the Boston Athletic Association nor its many partners and agencies to coordinate and fully ensure proper protocols are in place to support such a proposal for wagering on our event. Without time to undergo analysis and proper due diligence, we are concerned about how such an expedited approval would potentially impact the event,” BAA officials wrote. "Until we can complete due diligence, our concerns include, but are not limited to, ensuring event security and potential influence on the outcome of the race."
Wejo - you can ask the baa about this at the media events. DraftKings asked last week to take bets. They never reached out to the baa or anyone there. The first the baa heard about this was when the state gaming commission reached out to speak to them about it - about what 2 weeks before the race? this leads to questions like - what can people bet on? the bets may not be as simple as who wins or in what time. And that’s the issue - what bets will allowed to be taken that won’t impact security or the integrity of the race. I don’t think the baa is against betting. But to spring it on them less than two weeks pre race was absurd.
and the number of ads around here for fan duel DraftKings and mgm are beyond annoying. And now David Ortiz‘s face isn’t just on billboards but he’s also a grand marshall? his wife must really be cleaning him out in the divorce. Anything for a buck.
Gambling ruins the sporting aspect of sports and turns it into an industry that exploits athletes and fans. You don't have to monetize every aspect of sports, it is only the arrogance of people who are trying to manipulate the sport to their own advantage. It is the frat-boy mentality of trying to fleece others and gain advantage because they are able to access some sort of knowledge that others don't have.
I see there are gambling shows on ESPN all the time now, they are going in the wrong direction for sports. It is so bad that they have to include ads reminding people not to gamble their life savings. Don't get sucked into that scummy world.
The only downside to gambling are the emotionally stunted fan boys who send angry messages to athletes for not coming through when they made a big bet on them.
Ok. What a joke. The BAA is worried someone might sabotage the race?
Or perhaps someone might tank?
Meanwhile betting will be allowed by Draft Kings on the race in other states so all of this is just BS posturing.
There are limits how much someone can bet on the obscure sports and if a bunch of money came in weird the Sports Books can alert the authories.
From the article above: “At this moment, there is not sufficient time for the Boston Athletic Association nor its many partners and agencies to coordinate and fully ensure proper protocols are in place to support such a proposal for wagering on our event. Without time to undergo analysis and proper due diligence, we are concerned about how such an expedited approval would potentially impact the event,” BAA officials wrote. "Until we can complete due diligence, our concerns include, but are not limited to, ensuring event security and potential influence on the outcome of the race."
Wejo - you can ask the baa about this at the media events. DraftKings asked last week to take bets. They never reached out to the baa or anyone there. The first the baa heard about this was when the state gaming commission reached out to speak to them about it - about what 2 weeks before the race? this leads to questions like - what can people bet on? the bets may not be as simple as who wins or in what time. And that’s the issue - what bets will allowed to be taken that won’t impact security or the integrity of the race. I don’t think the baa is against betting. But to spring it on them less than two weeks pre race was absurd.
and the number of ads around here for fan duel DraftKings and mgm are beyond annoying. And now David Ortiz‘s face isn’t just on billboards but he’s also a grand marshall? his wife must really be cleaning him out in the divorce. Anything for a buck.
These are more examples of how gambling is a rapacious industry that will change the way we do sports. Sports gambling is highly regulated in other countries, but as soon as it was legalized in the US, it found ways to blow past any regulations. It is rapacious, it will consume everything that it can reach.
So so far nobody has come up with a reason why gambling would make track and field a better sport, while I maintain that selling out to the scummy gamblers would harm the sport.
Don’t let the sport be ruined by our national obsession with money. Find better ways to promote the sport.
So so far nobody has come up with a reason why gambling would make track and field a better sport, while I maintain that selling out to the scummy gamblers would harm the sport.
Don’t let the sport be ruined by our national obsession with money. Find better ways to promote the sport.
Note: This article is based on Variety Intelligence Platform’s special report “Sports Gambling & Media,” available exclusively to subscribers. One of the most critical findings from…
Here's one downside: When the next doper wins or finishes in say, the top 10 and it isn't disclosed until months later, what happens then? Clawback and redistribution of money won on betting? A mini Bernie Madoff scandal entirely possible.
No, once the bets are paid out it's final. there is enormous precedent for all this - betting has been massive in europe for 25+ years
Wejo - you can ask the baa about this at the media events. DraftKings asked last week to take bets. They never reached out to the baa or anyone there. The first the baa heard about this was when the state gaming commission reached out to speak to them about it - about what 2 weeks before the race? this leads to questions like - what can people bet on? the bets may not be as simple as who wins or in what time. And that’s the issue - what bets will allowed to be taken that won’t impact security or the integrity of the race. I don’t think the baa is against betting. But to spring it on them less than two weeks pre race was absurd.
and the number of ads around here for fan duel DraftKings and mgm are beyond annoying. And now David Ortiz‘s face isn’t just on billboards but he’s also a grand marshall? his wife must really be cleaning him out in the divorce. Anything for a buck.
These are more examples of how gambling is a rapacious industry that will change the way we do sports. Sports gambling is highly regulated in other countries, but as soon as it was legalized in the US, it found ways to blow past any regulations. It is rapacious, it will consume everything that it can reach.
So so far nobody has come up with a reason why gambling would make track and field a better sport, while I maintain that selling out to the scummy gamblers would harm the sport.
Don’t let the sport be ruined by our national obsession with money. Find better ways to promote the sport.
bro PLEASE stop talking about a subject you clearly know nothing about - you look foolish. If you think gambling is prominent here, you should check out the UK. There is a betting parlor on ~every corner there.
In what way did betting in the us "[find] ways to blow past any regulations"??? As I said above, the govt lets them advertise so extensively bc they are donating to / bribing them. they are abiding by the regulations.
Please do literally any level of research into this subject before you spout out off next time, because you are ignorant. thanks.
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