Topic: The Detrimental Impact of Sports Betting on Genuine Sports Coverage (Read 135 times)

Well, I think you have to get used to these types of things, because football has a lot of fans, and all or almost most of them like to adore, and these advertisements are sometimes business models that sport has, and as long as these things happen, they will continue to stop. to do things better, the longer the announcements will be, the more publicized they will be because that is what they live for, and they will not stop doing it, as I told you, everything or the Opposite, yes, it's okay, I know that sometimes it is a It's a little frustrating to hear everything that has to do with the advertising of sites, advertisements, but how do you do it , if thanks to that the money comes? so they are something that we cannot be fighting against that, in all aspects we will find advertising, in fact in Colombia when I am watching football on the same broadcast there is a lot of advertising and yes, it is very annoying sometimes when they score a goal they don't they don't shout goal because it's the advertising.

And that advertisement about the one who Keeps the TV and radio Channels on, all this allows that, and I have to appreciate that usefulness because in Colombia they narrate football in a very emotional way, that is something that I like a lot , for That's because I like that advertising, but also in all sports, like Baseball , Cycling , where I live they do a lot of Cycling Tours, a lot of tours, and listening to that on the radio is Knowing everything about the Businesses and advertising that exist , because that is what we see every time , and I would say, for that Reason it is that when you see protections, everything that has to do with advertising is generated like that, there is no other way than in the places that the transmit survive, because if you think about it, if these sites do not provide their advertising, the quality would go down, or it would not be transmitted, to the majority of advertisements from casinos, betting houses or businesses and individuals, those Advertisements cost something Expensive , so it is a Model Business that has Always existed and is now Developing even more.

If the leagues and organizations that are part of these sporting events are going to take care of their legacy, they have to make sure that they should think of the welfare of their younger audiences and fans. These kids are looking up to their idols but it's also pure business on them when they get sponsored by the casinos.

But on this internet age, even the young ones can gather access to the websites and pages that are only for adults.

Yeah, maybe it's not possible but might be with the help of AI like filtering these ads and have that dedicated channel podcast that are fine for the kids. I don't know if that's possible but with technology nowadays, maybe there's a way.

I wouldn't say that it's a detriment after all it's just a product placement at best and I don't think that it can affect the game in anyway and let's face it, even if these companies aren't allowed to do this, someday someone will find a loophole to promote their brands on sports and that's the truth, they'll always find a way. Another thing about this is the fact that with this brand placements, they're also funding the paychecks of the players in that team and making it function as a club or whatever organization it is, sadly we don't live in a utopia where someone can just ask for what they need and it's human nature to have more than his neighbor so it's a matter of practicality and reality that these advertisements are placed on the players' jerseys, the only way that we can stop this product and service placement is if we stop using their services or products totally so no matter how much they advertise and pay these players money to promote their brand, they would still be at a loss.

Ads can be very annoying sometimes especially when it is displayed repeatedly during an interesting program. Like this rightly said, ads and adverts from casinos dominates this space especially in any sports show. Even though this might appear boring and annoying sometimes, you have to understand that it is purely business for the host of those shows and programs.

Unless you use ads blocker, you will not completely avoid seeing such ads even if you want to only follow the news on news platforms. That one is even more annoying to me than the short adverts in TV and talk shows. Website adds sometimes will force you to visit the casinos website at any click of the mouse. Like I said before, I consider the entire thing as a way the host remain in business so I try to keep my sanity intact.

There is nothing to do against these gambling ads, IMO.  These gambling companies are one of the people behind the scenes that are pumping money into their chosen team.  I do not think that it affects the sports itself directly, and when it comes to sports coverage, it is the anchor or the news company that is at fault since they do not know how to separate the event discussion and their gambling sponsors' advertisement.

I think gambling and sports have been deeply rooted together ever since ancient history, it is that sports coverage is bolder in advertising their gambling sponsors during their live coverage now a day.  I think we need to accept the fact that sports coverage have changed and will continue to advertise gambling company.


I think one cannot separate gambling ads and sports discussion during a live podcast, it is that if one is to involve gambling in the discussion, one should limit the audience to the adult only entrants,

They're kids, they easily and quickly adapts to everything seen online. They become desperate to know something that have to do with betting, that's were we come in as guardians. Never allow your kid to be in a position to gamble, I totally understand how everything like this works but it shouldn't stop us from educating our kids. Teaching them gambling and also providing the implications when one gamble, inculcate that fear of gambling in them, those that are discipline and straightforward knows exactly what their parents are trying to do, and the results that will finally play out.

Makes sense. When sports always bring up gambling, it makes people especially kids think that betting is a big part of enjoying the game. We might need a separate section in these shows just for talking about the sport without all the betting stuff. That way, kids can focus on the game and dream about being like their favorite players, instead of getting into gambling thoughts too early

The connection that the sports has got to gambling was sink in to everyone's mind and that's why with these talks, whenever you see games, the first thing to think about is what might be the odds.

I think that these organizations need to be careful as there are too many children idolizing these players, clubs/teams and sports.

They should have a section that's dedicated only for the sports discussion on how the game went or will be. Because these kids might be exposed to gambling at a young age instead of dreaming of how to be one of their idols when they grow up.

We are in a period where children can learn anything through the World Wide Web. So we shouldn't think that our children are not been exposed to gambling. We shouldn't also assume that exposing our children to gambling is a wrong parental strategy. I support Lida93's position that exposing our children to gambling and laying emphasis on some of its merits and demerits would help reduce the influence of the information they get from the media. If a parent teaches a youth about responsible and irresponsible gambling while also giving the child good advice on how to avoid gambling while underaged as well as how to avoid addiction, such a child will be better equipped to face these advertisements than someone who knows nothing about gambling. Children should be prepared to face society and the home is the first training ground while the parents are the trainers.

Be that as it may I still stand on my ground that if as parents you exposed the evil side of gambling to your children and bring them to light about their dangers even before the sport commentators or analysts get to them they won't be an easy prey to their gimmicks. It is ignorance on the side of the children about all these things that makes them fall for those ads therefore wanting to know what's behind the ads out of teens curiosity to unravel new things but when they are been brushed up about those ads and where it leads to prior to when they observe it I don't think it will generate any curiosity or enthusiasm to delve into it order than just enjoying the sport as a spectator.

You know these shows that you love so much, these footballers that receive hundred million dollar contracts, are partly funded by the gambling companies that you so despise? Nobody is forced into gambling, there are plenty of warnings and even built in self protection that they offer, but it is actually people who voluntarily - and greedily - hand over their money because they think they can get one up on these companies. All the odds are right out there in plain sight for anyone to see before they spend a penny, clearly stating that on average they are guaranteed to lose $3 out of every $100 that they play. If these advertisers were not there, then wages would get depressed and it would be funded by more oil money or any other source you can imagine.

This is a problem sports bets are bringing to the sporting industry. Sports activities are now synonymous with gambling because games are always bombarded with gambling advertisements. But we have to learn how to endure this distraction because most of these gambling firms are the major financiers of some sporting activities. One of my concerns is seeing these adverts even when children are watching these games. Some of these young sports fans might be exposed to gambling due to these advertisements. Maybe the government should be able to make laws that will restrict some of these ads because it is almost becoming uncontrollable. I don't think it is possible to avoid watching these sports shows because they also bring some level of entertainment.

When I saw those sponsors are powerful, they can impose cancel culture actually which is why even the NBA commentators are careful with what they are saying. This world is becoming very unhealthy for someone who just loves sports and is careless about what sponsors will think. These sponsors will even dictate which of their tweets should be deleted.

And yes the teens are going to be influenced by those ads. When they hear the commentators analyze betting odds, they will be curious and how it actually works.
If they wanna sound smart to their friends, this is the first they might want to talk about. Signing up is easy these days, every kid today already has an email and I think the bookmakers are targeting them too.

At this era of sports there is nothing we can do about it the advertisement will always surface because the gambling industry is now an integral part of the sport a major sponsor. All you can do is to ignore when those adverts are made or just look the other way. It is what it is.

  This is why parents shouldn't fumble from taking up their responsibility as parents to children. Tell your children what is right and wrong and the consequences that can follow from their unhealthy curiosity about those betting company adverts. When we tell our children about the evils of gambling as an underage we won't have to worry about them that much.

I am not against the sponsorships those teams and the sport books could get, but one also needs to be aware there will be people who just wish to enjoy the match and the sport as whole without having to engage in betting, Op is a good example of such group of people, who does not want their TV being bombarded constantly with that sort of content.
By the way, it is not a only about the perceived detriment all this could have on the sports and the way they are covered in general, but because of the intensive sponsorship some clubs have with sport books, it becomes easier for children and teen to see those advertisements on TV and allowing their curiosity to take over, they could end up signing up to a casino eventually.
I am okey with advertisement in the uniform of the players, also with ads on the sides of the stadium, but having hosts and commentators talking about odds instead other things, like the performance of the players or the strategies they have managed to pulled off during the match, to me, is going a little bit too far from what these matches are supposed to be about.
I can even imagine how big the next Football world cup will be in terms of advertisement and sponsorships, though I know it will be enjoy enjoyable regardless.

It has become quite a concern really, because it seems like the game of soccer was created just for these gambling sites and the Pundits. Hence why they have made it a constant act to take advantage of viewers or listeners to advertise betting/gambling odds and likely predictions or outcome of games during the sport programs they host and sponsor in more ways than one.

Since the economy has become constantly depressed and has seen more youths and adults who either indulge in sports by actively playing it or by betting/gambling on outcomes of matches being played, make a career out of it, more businesses and programs being aired over live TV or podcasts, would adopt this medium to market their gambling brands by showing knowledge of the game with predictions and analysis of  results as key points to dwell on from their sponsors.

The Op isn’t referring to the balancing of other sports, what he’s trying to say is the fact that sometimes commentators tends to deviate from what they are supposed to do and start talking about something that’s not related which is sponsors and the odds of the games and that’s not what viewers are there to listen to. As for the images the Op shared - I don’t see any issue with them if they have it printed all over them it’s fine but they should at least stick to what they were originally supposed to do and let gambling or odds sites do the gambling jobs they should mix maych commentating with gambling businesses that all I can say about it.

Lol... You seem really vexed with your observation of those sports programs on TV or radio. I guess you like football match more than other sports but you know certain amount of people also like either tennis, boxing, cricket, golf, basketball, formula 1, cycling etc, so there has to be balancing. It won't be a nice thing when their are tournament on some other sports and an analyst comes in to a program and only touches on football and doesn't say anything about other sports that are ongoing.

Even though football takes more attention in many of the sports programs but other people also deserve to hear something on their own cherished sports and its updates. So I think it is about balancing of the program and of course those programs are regulated and presenters must have to follow the director and not to do his own wish even if he also prefers football like you  

Sponsors today are so powerful that they can decide what the team has to do or what commentators have to say and not to say.  I can understand those guys including the podcasters sponsored by those betting sites have to earn money but getting in the way of stopping the show for their ads to be specifically mentioned by the host is pretty much exerting their influence to the fullest.

When there's too much competition for these bookmakers in the sports game, they will have to make a deal to make their company visible to the public to the point of buying the team itself.

I completely understand the frustration you feel regarding the penetration of gambling advertising that appears in almost every sports broadcast, so this may be quite disturbing to you. Viewers looking for content about sports, especially football, often find themselves annoyed by excessive gambling advertising, which can divert our focus from the main aspects of the sport itself.

But on the other hand, gambling platforms also have quite an important role in the world of sports, where gambling platforms are present to participate in supporting the sustainability and growth of the sports industry through sponsorship, advertising and partnerships that brands have established with several clubs and certain sports tournaments, including several media outlets. broadcast sports.

But it is true, that gambling advertising needs to be limited, so that the integrity and attractiveness of the sports industry is maintained, because not everyone likes gambling or betting, but almost everyone likes sports.