Eli5: Why are professional athletes typically banned from placing bets that are in favor of their own team/themselves?

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I understand why you would not want athletes to throw games on purpose if they place a large bet for the opposing team to win, however let’s say I am a pitcher in baseball, and I place a bet for my own team to win, wouldn’t that only motivate me to play better because I stand to win more money by doing so?

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Inside info and point shaving or throwing the game etc.

Easier to just not let them but I am sure it’s easy enough to get around. Could just do it online or thru a friend etc.

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