International Hockey Federation defends decision to legalize betting

The International Hockey Federation justified its choice on January 14 to work with Sweden-based Spring Media, a betting platform service provider, by saying that the partnership is a means of raising money for game development.

In order to provide fans with a betting package that covers all of its events—more than 1,300 matches spread over four years—the agency recently partnered with Spring Media.

Although the move sparked some skepticism among the hockey community, the organization has stated that legalized betting is the way forward for the sports industry.
 
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