gator_fl t1_j9ya73d wrote on February 25, 2023 at 1:20 PM

Reply to comment by JonKneeThen in Gambet DC by Homework-Silly

You'd think tax revenue. Only in DC is gaming a $4M loss in 2022 when they were projection $92M in profits.

https://www.legalsportsreport.com/73493/councilmembers-skeptical-gambetdc-dc-sports-betting-2022/

steveaustin69 t1_j9yjoza wrote on February 25, 2023 at 2:42 PM

that article doesn’t really get into the corruption laced bid process but good grief what a damning article. “we projected out dc was full of idiots so we could put out shitty odds compared to other books and people would just bet instead of looking for the best odds.” what a predatory practice.

mr_grission t1_ja0u06c wrote on February 26, 2023 at 12:14 AM

It wasn't even like you had to do the research yourself and compare odds. WaPo and other places were reporting on the comparatively terrible odds and Gambet rightfully earned a terrible reputation with even novice bettors before they needed to shop around.

gator_fl t1_j9yz7pt wrote on February 25, 2023 at 4:33 PM

Google and will see articles as well as Council hearings on this fine mess. Council Members tippy-toed around Gambet cause they all know it was rigged and who's family/cronies benefited from a no-bid contract would lash back: Councilmember’s cousin listed as CEO of company for contract https://apnews.com/article/83e5a28771db42c490f49428947da4ed

Our government gets fleeced all the damn time, and often by those connected to corrupt officials. Even crazy shit like contractors owning DC data that has PII and financial records (contracting officials asleep at the wheel or corrupt). The Director Beth Bresnahan (sp?) resigned "for personal reasons"....nah....ya dun F'd up!

The wildest thing was seeing people line up outside Capital One Arena to bet in person, cause the app was just terrible.