Did sports betting go too far? (journalist Danny Funt) | Rapid Response
About Danny
- Author of 'Everybody Loses' on U.S. sports gambling's societal impact (2026)
- Investigative journalist published in The Washington Post, The New Yorker, WSJ, and CJR
- Leading expert on legalized sports betting and its regulation
- Breaking reporting on major sports betting scandals and league vulnerabilities
- Coverage spans sports business, politics, media, climate, and healthcare
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As Super Bowl LX nears, sports betting has become inseparable from the modern fan experience, even as scandals ripple through the NBA, MLB, and NCAA. In conversation with Rapid Response host Bob Safian, journalist Danny Funt explores his new book, “Everybody Loses” and explains how legalized gambling is transforming leagues, media, and the economics of fandom.
