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Evolving Dynamics in Sports Betting and Entertainment
This chapter examines the rise of new betting platforms like Calci and Polymarket, contrasting them with traditional sportsbooks and their differing motivations. It explores the cultural implications of sports as both genuine competition and manufactured spectacle, touching on fan emotional investment and the concept of neo-kayfabe. The discussion also highlights the complexities of heroism and villainy in sports narratives, particularly in the context of historical scandals and the evolving gambling landscape.
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