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The dangers are clear. When a game’s result can be influenced by betting pressures and insider information, the notion of sporting authenticity diminishes. The entire premise of entertainment and competition turns into a calculated gamble, where the integrity of the sport itself is compromised.

Media and Corporate Collusion: The Disney Dilemma

Disney’s strategic push into sports betting, primarily through its ownership of ESPN, complicates this picture further. The media giant has made bold moves to embed gambling into its core offerings, including proposing partnerships with NFL, NBA, and other leagues to integrate betting platforms directly into their sports broadcasting services.