{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6670a4f4abc94e798173d2c7/6807ffb5da41f5ac1ad505c6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"66. Players Betting in Sports","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6670a4f4abc94e798173d2c7/1745354598878-dc348cc4-4d83-41f3-ab76-fc107f57db16.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of 'Don't Know Much About Football,' hosts Sarah and Karlo dive into the contentious topic of player betting. They discuss the challenges and moral complexities surrounding the rise of sports betting, the impact of online abuse on referees and players, and the recent controversies involving players like USMNT's Wes McKinney. The conversation touches on regulatory frameworks, addiction issues, and the potential hypocrisy of leagues and teams benefiting from gambling sponsorships while restricting players from participating. The hosts also debate whether betting on one's own performance or teams should be allowed and highlight the potential legal and ethical ramifications. The episode underscores the dynamic and evolving nature of sports gambling and its implications for professional athletes.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Welcome to Don't Know Much About Football</p><p>00:06 The Rise of Player Betting</p><p>01:02 The Ethics of Betting in Sports</p><p>03:30 The Impact of Online Betting</p><p>05:26 Addiction and Gambling Risks</p><p>09:58 Regulations and Ethical Standards</p><p>16:11 The Future of Sports Betting</p><p>21:09 Final Thoughts and Farewell</p><p><br></p><p>Image Sources: (Backgrounds Removed)</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/white-red-and-blue-round-hand-fan-PNai1XK387M\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://unsplash.com/photos/white-red-and-blue-round-hand-fan-PNai1XK387M</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Photo by<a href=\"https://unsplash.com/@klim11?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Klim Musalimov</a> on<a href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/a-hand-holding-a-deck-of-playing-cards-_6M_kY5fRSE?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Unsplash</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/brown-and-silver-round-analog-clock-mD1V-eS1Wb4\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://unsplash.com/photos/brown-and-silver-round-analog-clock-mD1V-eS1Wb4</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Photo by<a href=\"https://unsplash.com/@derek_lynn?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Derek Lynn</a> on<a href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/brown-and-silver-round-analog-clock-mD1V-eS1Wb4?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Unsplash</a></p>","author_name":"Ian Storrar, Karlo Marcelo, Sarah Hamilton"}