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Victor Wembanyama criticizes NBA players promoting prediction markets
Original: Victor Wembanyama says it's 'very sad' to see NBA players 'promote' prediction markets https://www. nytimes.com/athletic
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has criticized fellow NBA players for promoting sports prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi, calling it 'very sad' to see. His comments add a prominent player voice to growing debate over the rapid expansion of sports wagering platforms and athletes' involvement in advertising them.
Why now: Concerns are rising over the spread of sports betting and prediction markets in the NBA and athletes' role in promoting them.
Victor WembanyamaNBAPolymarketKalshi
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- Victor Wembanyama says it's 'very sad' to see NBA players 'promote' prediction markets https://www. nytimes.com/athletic/7649936/2 026/10/01/victor-wembanyama-polymarket-kalshi-sports-betting-endorsement/ “Honestly, I think it’s very sad to see some players promote it,”… · athletic_bb@sportsfeed.me · 1
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