Major League Baseball commissioner says league dragged into sports betting

Sports betting promotions and ads are abundant in Major League Baseball stadiums and broadcasts, but the commissioner argues that this isn't necessarily the league's fault.

The historic decision gave states the authority to enact their own sports gambling laws. Since then, wagering on collegiate and professional sports is legal in almost 40 states as well as Washington, DC.

He concedes that the popularity of sports betting has increased viewing and streaming numbers. To reassure fans that there is no outside influence on its games, the league has made significant investments in integrity and compliance monitoring.

 

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I feel Major League Baseball commissioner's statement suggests that the league may not have wanted to be involved in sports betting but has been dragged into it due to its growing popularity. The statement acknowledges the impact of sports betting on the league, which has led to changes in policies and regulations to address the issue