Committee member warns betting on odd in‑game decisions could create perverse incentives
During the joint hearing on compact amendments, a committee member highlighted risks from allowing wagers on in‑game decisions — citing a recent play in which a quarterback took a knee on the 1‑yard line — and endorsed prohibitions in the proposed amendments to prevent perverse incentives for athletes.
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A committee member told the joint Senate and House committees that the proposed compact amendments’ prohibition on certain in‑game wagers is important to avoid perverse incentives for athletes and officials.
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