Last week, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced charges of racketeering and illegal gambling against 14 individuals — included suspects with alleged ties to organized crime — for allegedly running a multimillion dollar gambling ring that involved student athletes.
In a statement, the attorney general said, “Despite the proliferation of legal betting of all kinds, gambling remains a mainstay of members and associates of organized crime. The locations and methods may have evolved, but illegal gambling – in this case, sports betting – remains a problem, and we will charge those who seek to profit from it.”
While illegal sports betting is still a serious problem, legal sports betting has been a disaster nationwide.
Sports betting is now legal in 39 states — including Arkansas — and it has hurt individuals and families.
The NCAA, Major League Baseball, the NFL, the NBA, and other sports leagues have all dealt with serious corruption in the wake of sports betting’s legalization.
As powerful corporations try to make gambling part of everyday life, it’s important for Arkansas to protect citizens and families from predatory gambling. Otherwise, gambling addiction and corruption will simply continue to spread.
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