NBA’s Silver backs proposal for US sports betting czar as integrity cases take centre stage
By Dan Whitaker, Casino News Editor
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said this week he backs a proposal for a US sports betting czar, as integrity cases take centre stage, according to iGaming Business. Silver suggested proactive measures such as a coalition between leagues and an independent commissioner could ameliorate the ills of sports betting.
The comments put league collaboration and the idea of an independent commissioner at the heart of discussions about integrity in US sports betting. Silver framed those options as proactive responses to current problems in the market, leaving open the question of whether such a coalition and a dedicated commissioner will be adopted.
Player angle: US players should care because a leagues' coalition and an independent commissioner could change how integrity cases in sports betting are handled. Check our casino bonuses guide before putting money anywhere.
Reported by iGaming Business.