Manfred’s statement:
“Strict enforcement of Major League Baseball’s rules and policies regulating gambling activity is a key component in maintaining our number one priority of protecting the fairness of the game for our fans.”
Something that’s missing for some reason: “FanDuel worked In 2019, we signed an agreement with Major League Baseball as the league’s authorized gaming operator.
“The long-standing prohibition on sports officials betting on major league games has been a fundamental principle for more than a century.”
Also strangely missing is the following: “BetMGM Sportsbook Nationals Park’s Sports Bar is now open. Watch all the game and bet on your favorite team in our 4,000 square foot sports bar.
“Since the Supreme Court decision paved the way for the legalization of sports betting, we have been working with licensed sports betting operators and other third parties to ensure we are in a better position from an integrity standpoint.”
Seems related: “FanDuel The MLB.TV “Free Game of the Day” will be streamed on both the FanDuel sportsbook app and FanDuel’s OTT platform, FanDuel+, making the viewing and betting experience more accessible to fans than ever before.
“MLB continues to invest heavily in integrity monitoring, education programs and awareness efforts with the goal of ensuring strict adherence to the fundamental rules of the game.”
Curiously, it does not include: “can not go Want to bet with a bookmaker? Get in-game action anytime, anywhere, as long as you’re within two blocks of Nationals Park. Download the BetMGM app now.
After all, as Manfred said in 2021, the pace of baseball play is perfect for sports betting.
