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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It’s not really in anyone’s best interest to have players making any sort of bets on themselves.
Casino’s definitely don’t want it, as the players would have insider info.
Leagues don’t want players jeopardizing the integrity of their sport (or possibly going bankrupt gambling).
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