EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 12 MIN
Has Gambling Hijacked Sport?
from The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Author and academic Darragh McGee has published his new book “Imitation Games: How Gambling Hijacked Sport”.He examines how betting has become more prominent in the experience of watching live sport and how young people – particularly young men – are being targeted through relentless marketing campaigns and ads.He speaks to Matt on The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.
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