Lawmakers zero in on sports gambling regulation as scandals boom
Congress appears poised to intensify its scrutiny of major sports leagues and their gambling partners in response to a growing number of scandals involving illicit wagering that have rocked college programs and professional teams in recent months. An explosive scandal that hinged on point shaving and leaked injury information in the NBA last fall resulted in federal charges against a number of current and former players. Major League Baseball recently suspended...
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