Prop Bets Are Scandal Magnets for Sports Leagues. They’re Also Serious Moneymakers.

Betting scandals have become such a familiar part of pro sports these days that it sometimes feels like they’re as much a fixture in the calendar as the World Series or Super Bowl. 

The wave of players and coaches who have been swept up in accusations of manipulating their play or passing along inside information have forced leagues to collaborate with sportsbooks to try to reduce their risk.