Opinion: Recent college betting scandals make ending Caesars deal necessary for Michigan State

Tuesday, May 9, 2023 6:09 PM
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  • Paul Costanzo, PlayMichigan.com

The relationship between college athletics and sports betting has found itself under the microscope recently. And with each headline, the media and public are zooming in.

Gambling scandals in Alabama and Iowa have set off alarm bells, and given fuel to opponents of legal sports betting.

This comes not long after the American Gaming Association and elected officials turned their attention toward partnerships between sportsbooks and universities, and sports betting advertising in general.

If you’re in the industry, it can feel a bit like it’s under siege. The response has been that the regulated gambling industry is responsible for bringing this all to light. That’s true.