ESPN host Rece Davis sparked controversy and potential regulatory scrutiny after referring to sports betting advice from analyst Erin Dolan as a "risk-free investment" during an ESPN Bet segment. The comment, which was criticized for its irresponsible portrayal of gambling, led to Davis clarifying his remarks later. Critics, including sports commentators and journalists, highlighted the dangerous implications of such statements, especially given ESPN's ties to sports betting. The incident has prompted discussions about the responsibility of media in covering gambling and the potential for misleading viewers about the risks involved.
ESPN's Rece Davis slammed for suggesting March Madness bet was 'risk-free investment' https://t.co/UmJKyhPRhU
ESPN's Rece Davis walks back 'risk-free investment' comment on sports gambling segment https://t.co/cfTLR2y8jC via @USATODAY
ESPN's Rece Davis walks back 'risk-free investment' comment on sports gambling segment https://t.co/c5pSkALc4t
I get that @ReceDavis is making a joke but, one, gambling is the opposite of a “risk free investment” and, two, gambling is highly addictive, so comments like this are highly inappropriate, more so because ESPN is now in the gambling business. https://t.co/LrvI62L5LV
ESPN’s Rece Davis causes stir after calling betting analyst’s advice a ‘risk-free investment’ https://t.co/1stCRUlRjk https://t.co/xBUmUMYZWo
After an ESPN Bet segment this morning, Rece Davis drew attention for calling the wagers "risk free investing." Now, he's clarified his comments: https://t.co/pTAWKvWITL
Rece Davis bashed for calling gambling picks ‘risk-free investment’ on ESPN: ‘Absence of responsibility.’ https://t.co/4L8OdgOUMd https://t.co/WsIXICPMho
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
"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," Thoughts on this ignorant comment from ESPN’s Rece Davis during an ESPN Bet segment? https://t.co/amIwYnId3X
"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
The acceleration and piling on to gambling by @NBA is terrible look with @DraftKings I am all for speculation as entertainment and the degenerate economy is real, but I am not for gambling so obviously promoted and glamorized. On the heels of Vaping epidemic we are going to…