Survey: Half of American Sports Fans Suspect Games Are Fixed

Gaming America · 2d ago

A newly published industry survey finds roughly half of American sports fans believe match-fixing occurs in professional sports, a sentiment researchers link to a wave of gambling-related scandals this year, including insider-betting arrests in the NBA and an NCAA point-shaving investigation. The findings point to a widening trust gap between the rapid growth of legalized sports betting and public confidence in game integrity. Analysts say the perception risk could influence how leagues and regulators approach future betting partnerships.