SOBRE ESTE EPISÓDIO
Hannah Borenstein discusses the complex relationship between track and field, gambling, and integrity issues, exploring how gambling influences the sport's future and athlete welfare.
Hannah Borenstein is an anthropologist and assistant professor in the Department of Global Sociocultural Studies at Florida International University. Her research broadly focuses on the intersection of sports, race, gender, politics, and labor.
Chapters
02:36 Track and field's inconsistent relationship with gambling
06:33 Why track and field has resisted embracing gambling
09:28 Testing the waters: Odds and predictions in athletics
12:36 Prize money, new leagues, and monetization strategies
15:10 Partnerships with data companies and AI in sports betting
18:34 Gambling, doping, and historical parallels in sports
22:43 Economic coercion and ethical dilemmas for athletes
29:12 Fan harms, athlete safety, and the proximity of fans
34:20 Media, gambling, and the influence of mainstream sports coverage
42:40 Oversights, infrastructural gaps, and the future of sports integrity
49:52 Athlete organization, labor rights, and collective bargaining
55:52 Conclusion: The path forward for sports and gambling
Hosts in this episode: Anna and Nathan
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