Replacement Refs & Gambling

[chadedward]

I'm tired of hearing about people losing money on these games because of bad calls. It's called "gambling" for a reason. It's a sport. It's entertainment. If you lose money from betting that's on you not the league.

[southwest1]

I agree. Losing money on betting is like playing the stock market and trading. Don't wager more than you can afford to lose.

However, I would also say that unrestrained gambling left unchecked can taint a professional sport very quickly if it isn't curtailed and nipped in the bud almost immediately though chadedward. Overall, I do concur with your original premise though.

[ruksak]

An estimated $15 million out of Vegas alone, swung on that last play.

I agree....if you bet, you deserve whatever you lose.