During an ESPN Bet segment, host Rece Davis referred to betting advice from analyst Erin Dolan as a "risk-free investment," sparking widespread criticism and concerns over the portrayal of sports betting. Critics argue that such statements, especially when made on a platform like ESPN, which is tied to a betting book, can mislead viewers and potentially harm those who don't understand the risks associated with gambling. "You know what? Some would call this wagering, gambling; the way you've sold this, I think what it is, is a risk-free investment," said ESPN's Rece Davis. The incident has led to discussions about the responsibility of broadcasters when discussing sports betting, with some suggesting ESPN could face regulatory scrutiny or legal challenges. Critics emphasize, "Stop having people who don’t know gambling talk about sports betting please. It can actually hurt people."
it's basically risk free https://t.co/cmGfWrewnu
“Risk free.” Joking or not just … no. https://t.co/wqGRztJioC
I know Davis was making a joke, but come on - you can't say things like this about a gambling recommendation, especially when "Odds by ESPN BET" is on the screen. https://t.co/SfGxr8OPHR
ESPN should expect a phone call from sports betting regulators -- and possibly some lawyers -- after host Rece Davis referred to betting advice from analyst Erin Dolan as a "risk-free investment." WATCH: https://t.co/8evSV4xXTi https://t.co/QCtRhwD6wb
Just called my financial advising team and exited all our positions and putting it on this https://t.co/EVP266mxT3
I've been in this space for a while and the next time I make a "risk free investment" will be the first https://t.co/zLUzLZvRmG
Rece gets no benefit of the doubt for clearly joking? Lot of dunking on this 😅 https://t.co/3FeF6Qg8NL
I know Rece is kidding but… cmon man. https://t.co/7QHyO5Cfac
"You know what? Some would call this wagering, gambling; the way you've sold this, I think what it is, is a risk-free investment," said ESPN's Rece Davis after an ESPN Bet segment with Erin Dolan. https://t.co/257daMIBON
Someone on ESPN actually called sports betting “risk free investing” this morning. ESPN is tied to a book and one of their major talents just said that … out loud. Stop having people who don’t know gambling talk about sports betting please. It can actually hurt people
It’s not gambling, says ESPN, it’s “risk-free investment.” What are we doing? https://t.co/Kig3LFiigU