Mmastodon SportBasketball first seen 6 h ago, last 44 min ago, peak #1
Commenters Slam Sports as a Billionaires' Game
Original: It's the Billionaires' Game! If YOU have at least $12-13 billion, you can play, too! Gambling included! This is America!
A widely shared social commentary argues that owning a major American sports franchise has become a billionaires' game, with entry prices around $12-13 billion, and ties the trend to the spread of sports gambling, accusing Congress of enabling the wealthy to grow richer. The post mocks what it calls America's celebration of concentrated wealth and betting culture.
Why now: People are reacting to soaring franchise valuations and the rapid expansion of legal sports betting in the US.
Evidence
- It's the Billionaires' Game! If YOU have at least $12-13 billion, you can play, too! Gambling included! This is America! This is what we stand for - the filthy rich getting filthy richer!! And gambling. Oh, boy, do we love gambling. Just cast your gaze upon Congress.… · steter@mastodon.stevesworld.co · 2
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