MLB, sportsbooks capping bets on individual pitches following rigging scandal
MLB, sportsbooks capping bets on individual pitches following rigging scandal
MLB said Monday the limits were agreed to by sportsbook operators representing more than 98% of the U.S. betting market.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is mostly accurate, focusing on MLB's response to a pitch-rigging scandal by capping bets on individual pitches. The claim about sportsbook operator agreement is plausible and likely accurate, though specific details are not widely available in the provided sources. The reporting appears relatively neutral, with a slight slant towards highlighting the MLB's actions.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: MLB said Monday the limits were agreed to by sportsbook operators representing more than 98% of the U.S. betting market.
- Verification Source #4: Source 4 mentions MLB, sportsbooks cap bets on individual pitches in response to pitch rigging scandal.
- Assessment: Mostly supported. The sources confirm that MLB and sportsbooks are capping bets on individual pitches. The specific claim about 98% agreement is not directly verified by the provided sources, but the general agreement is supported.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- MLB, sportsbooks capping bets on individual pitches amid Clase, Ortiz scandal (Source 1, 3)
- MLB, sportsbooks cap bets on individual pitches in response to pitch rigging scandal (Source 2, 4)