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Levitan's Solo Pod: Should We Ban Player Props In Wake Of NBA Scandal? Plus Adam Plays Matchmaker (Episode 927)

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Oct 27, 2025
Dive into an intriguing discussion on the shocking NBA betting scandal and its implications for player props. Explore why expanding prop markets might heighten match manipulation risks. Discover insights on managing late scratches in DFS tournaments and learn from Adam’s cash game strategies. He shares a triumphant million-dollar subscriber story and tackles listener questions, including dating dilemmas and family phone rules. Plus, hear some humorous takes on vasectomy decisions and how to navigate home league sabotage.
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INSIGHT

Legalization Helps Catch Fixing — But Creates New Risks

  • Legalized sports betting improves detection and reporting of match-fixing due to regulated books' data and incentives.
  • However, broader betting menus and SGPs increase leverage and create bigger incentives for corruption.
INSIGHT

Player Props And Parlays Multiply Corruption Incentives

  • The explosion of player props now puts lines on bench and fringe players that never existed before.
  • Combined with single-game parlays, that creates outsized financial incentives to influence low-profile player outcomes.
ADVICE

Don't Ban Props — Tighten Specific Markets Instead

  • Don't ban player props outright because banning pushes markets offshore and reduces transparency.
  • Consider restricting tiny-player lines or SGP combinations instead of full prohibition.
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