Well, still it's going to be a whole new sub-industry in professional sports, requiring all sorts of social media detectives, transactional data analysts, and computer forensics experts to keep an eye on things.
NHL finds no evidence San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane bet on his own games, considers this 'specific matter closed'
"According to the NHL, the investigation into the gambling accusations included a detailed review of social media, public data and court filings -- from both Kane's bankruptcy proceedings and his pending divorce proceedings. The investigation also included a review of sports betting data and analysis provided by Sportsradar, as well as in-person and virtual interviews with members of the Sharks organization and Kane himself."
Here's an eye opener in that story: "In a January bankruptcy filing, Evander Kane listed
$1.5 million in gambling debts owed." So, he's gambling like heck on sports in all probability, but no evidence on him gambling on the Sharks clears him.
So, Rudel, I imagine this could put a damper on your thinking that U.S. professional athletes make too much money to indulge in bad habits. The superstars, yes, perhaps. The 80% or more who are run-of-the-mill players, it's too much to hope for, really.