Though prediction markets get most of the ink around sports betting nowadays, sometimes the exploding industry itself garners some attention. This week’s crop of stories so far is a case in point. First, a new national poll finds more Americans oppose sports betting than approve of it. An Overton Insights survey on political and public-policy issues queried nearly 1,400 people about their opinions on sports betting and overall, 47% were opposed, 31% were in support, and 22% didn’t know (or didn’t care). That’s the most opposed we’ve seen in a poll in a long while. Next, an opinion piece on Futurism.com delves into the latest college sports betting scandal: the Texas Tech star quarterback’s suspension over “hundreds of bets worth $90,000, including on games he was playing in.” The conclusion is in the headline: “Sports Betting Scandals Are Tearing College Football Apart.” Finally, there’s the spectacle of UFC Freedom 250 (a.k.a. UFC White House), the mixed martial arts event scheduled for a week from Sunday on the South Lawn of the White House. Obviously, this is the first time the White House has ever hosted a wagering event, but when it comes to sports betting, there’s a first time for a lot of things.
Source: Las Vegas News