1919 World Series https://illinoisfamilyaction.org Mon, 12 Feb 2024 13:01:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cropped-download-32x32.jpg 1919 World Series https://illinoisfamilyaction.org 32 32 76203252 America’s Embrace of Legalized Gambling is a Sporting Proposition https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2024/02/americas-embrace-of-legalized-gambling-is-a-sporting-proposition/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 12:56:04 +0000 https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/?p=25748 Written by Robert Knight

It’s nothing short of amazing how fast gambling has been embraced by professional sports. After all, Las Vegas is the host city for Super Bowl LVIII.

Something like 50 million people BET on the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. Plus, the broadcast ad lineup featured once-taboo spots for several betting services.

Gambling used to be radioactive for sports. The professional leagues and their college counterparts wanted fans to trust that outcomes were honest, not tainted.… Continue Reading

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