Rob DiGisi, lecturer in legal studies and business ethics at the Wharton School, joins the show to discuss how recent gambling indictments involving NBA figures reveal the complex intersection of legality, ethics, and integrity in professional sports — and why issues like prop bets, player vulnerability, and federal cooperation continue to shape the future of regulated sports wagering.
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NBA Gambling Scandal Highlights Integrity Risks in Sports Betting
Wharton lecturer in legal studies and business ethics examines how recent gambling-related arrests involving NBA players underscore the ongoing risks and regulatory challenges facing legalized sports betting.
October 29, 2025
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