The connection between industries: sports and gambling

[m2017]

Although some countries oppose gambling, I believe these processes are pointless, as sports and gambling are now closely intertwined and, it seems, can never exist without each other.

Look at virtually any sporting event and you'll see advertisements for bookmakers or sports betting. The gambling industry pays sporting event organizers for advertising to attract new gamblers to bet on these same events. And the sports organizers receive additional revenue from advertising bookmakers, but most importantly, from new spectators who come from the gambling industry, which adds to the richness of the viewing audience. It's a vicious circle. Sports and gambling are interdependent industries.

Sporting events are more engaging from a spectator's perspective if the viewer, already a gambler, has placed a bet on the event. This adds more excitement to the viewing experience and the anticipation of a possible win, which, if it happens, amplifies the effect. Every spectator goes to a sports match for the thrill (and pleasure), and betting enhances these sensations. Once experienced, a viewer will never want to give it up - watching sports events without betting deprives the viewer of that "spicy" thrill. This is where the sports spectator and the gambler become intertwined, coexisting closely within themselves. A spectator who places a bet will be more engaged in watching the match, and a gambler who places a bet will definitely watch the match. In a single person, both sporting events and the gambling industry gain their "customer".

Regulatory efforts to ban gambling from the legal system will inevitably impact the sports industry itself, as it's impossible to sever the connection between spectator and gambler.

What do you think about this?

[Justbillywitt]

You are right, sporting events and gambling industries are dependant on each other. If they remove gambling entirely most people will stop going to watch these matches as it won't be fun to watch. Majority of the spectators we see in every sporting events are all gamblers. That's why you can't hear any countries were sporting activities are high saying they want to ban gambling, because they know that gambling is another oil well that is fueling their economy.

[Beparanf]

You are right, sporting events and gambling industries are dependant on each other. If they remove gambling entirely most people will stop going to watch these matches as it won't be fun to watch. Majority of the spectators we see in every sporting events are all gamblers. That's why you can't hear any countries were sporting activities are high saying they want to ban gambling, because they know that gambling is another oil well that is fueling their economy.

Sports was already popular even before the introduction of sports betting. Sports is not dependent on gambling while gambling is dependent on sports.

I believe the only repercussions on removing gambling out of sports is the decreased on the sponsorship since sportsbook now dominates the sports sponsorship.

It’s almost impossible now to remove gambling since there’s already a lot of decentralized sports market that is not reliant to regulation.

[abaeze]

Gambling has always existed and will continue to exist, but although the association of gambling with sports is much greater than before, this does not mean that it cannot be enjoyed separately. Although gambling has been made illegal in different countries of the world, it continues to be practiced in different ways. When a Fan/spectator sits and watches a game, it is very difficult to tell whether he is actually betting or not.

In recent times, spectators have developed a habit of combining sports and betting. But for this reason, if all the laws and regulations against gambling are relaxed or lifted, its negative impact on society is inevitable. So if it is suddenly stopped, spectators may temporarily lose interest in the game, but this does not mean that attempts to legally control gambling will ultimately affect the sports industry. Because the relationship between spectators and gamblers is like an ecosystem - there is no need to separate them, but rather, coexistence will create a balanced environment.

[Eternad]

In recent times, spectators have developed a habit of combining sports and betting. But for this reason, if all the laws and regulations against gambling are relaxed or lifted, its negative impact on society is inevitable. So if it is suddenly stopped, spectators may temporarily lose interest in the game, but this does not mean that attempts to legally control gambling will ultimately affect the sports industry. Because the relationship between spectators and gamblers is like an ecosystem - there is no need to separate them, but rather, coexistence will create a balanced environment.

If we are being realistic here. Government can’t fully restrict their citizens to avoid betting since anyone can access different sportsbook platform online through VPN.

There’s still a lot of sportsbook that doesn’t required KYC so user from restricted country can still enjoy gambling anonymously and this is the time which the government restrictions becomes useless.

They can’t fully control their citizens and at the same time missed a lot of revenue from sportsbook taxes.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

I remember I read a thread just few weeks ago when the OP was emphasizing that sports betting has come to stay and I do agree to that already, it's almost similar to this one too, sports games is connecting to the gambling industry and there's no way gambling can be completely stopped, tho it might be banned in some countries but later in the future, the ban could be lifted.

[mirakal]

Though what you’re saying might be true, sports and gambling sites would never admit that, since it could damage the reputation of the game, no league wants to be called rigged. But with the open acceptance of sports betting nowadays, even with strong regulation, you still can’t completely rule out the possibility that something like that happens.

However, that kind of thinking can easily turn into pure speculation. People might assume games are being fixed to favor the sportsbooks, especially when they see lines moving. Some might think those “sharp bettors” who move the lines are actually part of syndicates that already know the script. I’d rather not go too deep into that discussion though, cause it’s the kind that never really ends.

[fredericktaylor]

It is true that gambling can never be stopped. Many countries have banned gambling, but gamblers are using various strategies to gamble, and it is not possible to stop it completely. Over time, people are becoming more attracted to gambling, because people are becoming lazy and most people are attracted to gambling in the hope of getting rich quickly. It is challenging to separate the way gambling and sports are intertwined.

[danherbias07]

I agree.

It has been decades since those two were connected, and even at the times when there are physical bookies, many patrons of gambling in sports are still coming. I think that will not be erased. When they ban sports betting or online bookies, they will just create problems. Underground betting, illegal sports bookies, and so on. It will not be taxed, and they won't get anything from it. So, might as well just let it be, although they could still try to control it by preventing underage people from placing bets.

[YOSHIE]

Although some countries oppose gambling, I believe these processes are pointless, as sports and gambling are now closely intertwined and, it seems, can never exist without each other.

We need to know that the taxes generated and given by gambling sites are very large, there is nothing serious about banning gambling, sport has clearly become part of people's daily routine. In fact, the government itself has special laws for sports, such as the sports department there is special money for sports.

My country does prohibit gambling, but the prohibition does not work 100% as they say, it is proven that sometimes they also often place sports bets on certain gambling sites, It is clear that the gambling and sports industries are fused like bone and flesh, it is difficult to separate them.

[Sticky Bomb]

The truth is that sports industry was there before the gambling industry came into being but the gambling industry have given the sports industry such a huge boost and fan base. Most people who watch sports wants to be updated with the statistics so as to gamble smarter on their next sports bet. The sports industry and that of gambling are now so intertwined and dependent on each other that they share a fairly good connection, casinos even endorse sports team for more marketing prospects which in turn provides revenue to sports industries and increased patronage to the casino. They have a good connection on a win win orientation.

[Agbamoni]

You are right, sporting events and gambling industries are dependant on each other. If they remove gambling entirely most people will stop going to watch these matches as it won't be fun to watch. Majority of the spectators we see in every sporting events are all gamblers. That's why you can't hear any countries were sporting activities are high saying they want to ban gambling, because they know that gambling is another oil well that is fueling their economy.

You have a point. But lets turn the table now.. imagine there were no sports event, the only game that will exist will be casino games. And trust me the percentage of people that will stop gambling will he higher compared to the percentage of people that will stop watching sports games.

They both are benefiting from one another but let us be frank, the sport game here is more important. Gambling companies go to meet them for partnership not the other way round. The sport  game can fully exist and have lots of fans without any gambling company involved.

[Fiatless]

What do you think about this?

Some sports leagues will go bankrupt without the support of gambling companies. Some clubs will not be able to finance their operations without sponsorship and endorsement deals from casinos. Sports fans now show their loyalty or support by betting on their favourite club. I don't know how it happened, but gambling and sports cannot be separated in this current world. The best the government can do is to regulate gambling, banning it totally might cause more harm than good.

[Mehmet69]

Gambling has always been and will always be. But gambling in sports was not so popular before. Earlier we had to go to casinos and bet on any game. But now because of technology we can bet on sports from home. Nowadays teenagers are getting more and more attracted to gambling. Because they are getting acquainted with technology at a very young age and ignoring prohibitions at this age seems to be much more exciting. At a young age, they are greedy for money and start betting on sports again and again. Without understanding money control, saving money and future, they keep betting again and again in the hope of making more profit in less time. At some point they start thinking that this is the easiest way to earn money. They use the money they win by the power of luck as they like and gambling becomes their daily companion.

So I will not blame gamblers for this type of gambling. Due to the great development of technology and its misuse, sports and gambling seem to be indifferent to each other. But in reality, gambling on sports is free.

[Rruchi man]

What do you think about this?

I think you have assumed a lot.

Sporting events are more engaging from a spectator's perspective if the viewer, already a gambler, has placed a bet on the event.

This is an assumption to me, propaganda promoted by the gambling industry to ensure that you think that you cannot enjoy sports without gambling.

This is a dangerous mindset to have and carry because if you think so, you will always want to gamble whenever there is a sports event because you think you can't enjoy it without gambling, and even when you become addicted and try stopping, you will find it hard to even watch sports.

[Dave1]

Although some countries oppose gambling, I believe these processes are pointless, as sports and gambling are now closely intertwined and, it seems, can never exist without each other.

What do you think about this?

I think it is very obvious that this two are connected. If we look at sports history, there will always be gambling involved. Any body knows about the 1919 World Series game fix? If not then read it here,

(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Sox_Scandal)

And for sure you might have heard of the recent, about NBA scandal. So that's how deep gambling and sports are as you have said. The only thing is that right now, it has been magnified many times because everyone can bet thru online. So it means it's accessible to 18+ who are a sports fan. Can government stop it? not really, maybe they can just regulate and put some law to control it. But it's going to be very hard as there are really a lot of sports that fans can bet in online.

[Mindyspace]

What you said makes sense, but I think it's dangerous when sports become so dependent on betting. This can end up taking the focus away from the game itself and turning everything into a commercial product. The balance between fun and business is increasingly difficult to maintain.
I think so. 

[criptoevangelista]

There will always be sports betting, regardless of whether the government wants to regulate it or not. It's a path of no return, because even if they prohibit it, they won't be able to monitor everything and everyone. The only way out is to legalize it and charge taxes on casinos and players. ... And just imagine what an embarrassing situation it would be: a team from a country that prohibits casinos going to play outside the country against a team that is sponsored by casinos... all of this broadcast on television, sponsorship appearing on the screen for the whole country to see, lol...

[irhact]

Regulatory efforts to ban gambling from the legal system will inevitably impact the sports industry itself, as it's impossible to sever the connection between spectator and gambler.

What do you think about this?

It's because of the bets that some fans go to watch games and subscribe to the channels of the stations showing the matches therefore if betting is been banned completely, it'll affect the clubs and their revenue. The clubs need the fans to believe that their favourite teams can win their matches and bet on them. The fans believe that they can make money from the games and this makes them to attend matches and the clubs generate revenue to keep the club going. The clubs make money through other means and not just ticket sales at the stadium but this contribute alot to the revenue being generated by the club.

[Cryptomultiplier]

Regulatory efforts to ban gambling from the legal system will inevitably impact the sports industry itself, as it's impossible to sever the connection between spectator and gambler.

What do you think about this?

It's because of the bets that some fans go to watch games and subscribe to the channels of the stations showing the matches therefore if betting is been banned completely, it'll affect the clubs and their revenue. The clubs need the fans to believe that their favourite teams can win their matches and bet on them. The fans believe that they can make money from the games and this makes them to attend matches and the clubs generate revenue to keep the club going. The clubs make money through other means and not just ticket sales at the stadium but this contribute alot to the revenue being generated by the club.

Gambling as it is as old as history and I can state for a fact that no ban can stop its existence. People will still find ways to gamble and even in disputes of sharing, people gamble to make peace.

Countries these days have no option than to regulate gambling activities so that everyone gets a fair shot and not be robbed or scammed or cheated of their winnings and that's why the regulations is important, otherwise, gambling, mostly when it regards sports betting as soccer and other sports become so popular in the world, can't exist without each other.