The Musers The Podcast Gambling with Beer Enemas - Episode 19
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Oct 29, 2025 The hosts dive into America’s gambling culture, exploring NBA scandals and their own betting misadventures. They discuss the blurred line between friendly wagers and serious problems, revealing the emotional rollercoaster of wins and losses. Personal stories about blackjack and horse racing add humor and nostalgia, while Michael Jordan's gambling reputation sparks intrigue. Expect philosophical insights on whether gambling parallels alcohol, and predictions for future stadium-casino hybrids that could reshape fan experiences.
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NBA Vulnerability To Gambling Influence
- The NBA gambling scandal exposes a broad vulnerability from easy legal betting and prop markets.
- Chauncey Billups' arrest shows inside information and illegal poker can reach head-coach level.
Prop Bets Multiply Insider Risk
- Legalized sports betting expanded quickly and blurs insider-information risks.
- Easy prop bets create many micro-opportunities for exploitation by players or staff.
Public Support For Betting Is Waning
- Public opinion around sports betting is shifting; more Americans now view it negatively.
- Pew found 43% view sports betting as bad for society, up from 34% in 2022.