The comments from the head of one of the bigger online sports betting operators in the U.S. highlight the difficulties that have arisen around ensuring the integrity of games in the age of widespread legal event wagering. So suggested the chief executive officer of a major online sportsbook operator on Wednesday when asked about potentially problematic player props and parlays offered by bookmakers.
“I’m comfortable that the best way to make transparent all of the activity in and around the game, which frankly is the only way to ensure integrity long-term, is best achieved by regulated sports betting, strong partnership between ourselves, teams, leagues, lawmakers, regulators,” Greenblatt said on Wednesday.
One of those challenges is ensuring players are not wagering on the games, or passing inside information along to others, even as there is increased opportunity to access legal betting apps and sites. Partnerships between leagues and sportsbooks can further complicate the situation and can be painted in an unflattering light when controversies arise.