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Sports Betting Expert Advocates Separation from Gambling

1/17/2026

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Art Manteris, a leading figure in sports betting, argues for a separation of sports and gambling.
He attributes Tyson's 1990 loss to Buster Douglas to Tyson's health issues rather than poor preparation.
Manteris recounts dismissing sports reporter Craig Sager for theft.
He faced a moral choice regarding Manny Pacquiao's condition before a major fight.
He sometimes sympathizes with gamblers such as Jaromir Jagr while viewing bettors as adversaries in betting.

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Story summary

Art Manteris, a leading figure in sports betting, argues for a separation of sports and gambling.
He attributes Tyson's 1990 loss to Buster Douglas to Tyson's health issues rather than poor preparation.
Manteris recounts dismissing sports reporter Craig Sager for theft.
He faced a moral choice regarding Manny Pacquiao's condition before a major fight.
He sometimes sympathizes with gamblers such as Jaromir Jagr while viewing bettors as adversaries in betting.