The NHL gambling scandal

scaeagles · 02-10-2006, 11:33 AM

This is why I think something/things is/are definitely not known yet. Exactly Sac. Why use a bookie? Especially when you are highly placed in the world of sports?

The can think of no reason.

15 or so years ago their was a point shaving scandal at ASU (mens basketball). Couple players who liked to bet on sports got behind on some money owed to a campus bookie. "No problem, " said the bookie. "You can help us out. We're not talking about losing the game. We're talking about making sure you don't win by more than the spread." A few missed layups and free throws later, a scandal is born.

I'm sure Gretzky and Tocchet are smarter than that (maybe not Gretzky's wife....she's a bit on the blonde side, if you know what I mean). But.....when you are involved in a ring with freakin' mob ties and you are in a position of power in the sports world, I have to think there's more than a few bets being placed.

02-10-2006, 11:33 AM	#8
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	This is why I think something/things is/are definitely not known yet. Exactly Sac. Why use a bookie? Especially when you are highly placed in the world of sports? The can think of no reason. 15 or so years ago their was a point shaving scandal at ASU (mens basketball). Couple players who liked to bet on sports got behind on some money owed to a campus bookie. "No problem, " said the bookie. "You can help us out. We're not talking about losing the game. We're talking about making sure you don't win by more than the spread." A few missed layups and free throws later, a scandal is born. I'm sure Gretzky and Tocchet are smarter than that (maybe not Gretzky's wife....she's a bit on the blonde side, if you know what I mean). But.....when you are involved in a ring with freakin' mob ties and you are in a position of power in the sports world, I have to think there's more than a few bets being placed.
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