Professional athletes and staff are facing threats and harassment from sports bettors. A joint effort by five major sports leagues and their players associations seeks to address this issue. They want rules to be put in place to prevent further harassment.
The leagues involved include the NFL, Major League Baseball, and the NBA, among others. They are asking for betting privileges to be revoked for those who threaten or harass athletes, coaches, or team personnel. Further details on this issue are available, including a letter sent to gambling regulators in multiple states and the District of Columbia.
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