United States Poll Finds Widespread Doubt in Sports Integrity

A new national survey indicates that many Americans question whether professional athletes always compete without outside influence, even as sports betting continues to grow across the country. The Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found that 50% of respondents believe current professional athletes “sometimes” or “often” perform at a pre-determined level to benefit sports gamblers. In contrast, 31% said such actions rarely or never occur, and 18% reported that they were unsure. Morning Consult conducted the survey of 2,002 registered […] The post United States Poll Finds Widespread Doubt in Sports Integrity appeared first on World Casino News.

Feb 26, 2026 - 08:45
United States Poll Finds Widespread Doubt in Sports Integrity

A new national survey indicates that many Americans question whether professional athletes always compete without outside influence, even as sports betting continues to grow across the country. The Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found that 50% of respondents believe current professional athletes “sometimes” or “often” perform at a pre-determined level to benefit sports gamblers. In contrast, 31% said such actions rarely or never occur, and 18% reported that they were unsure. Morning Consult conducted the survey of 2,002 registered […]

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