Mls's integrity takes a hit with polymarket deal after betting scandal

Major League Soccer has announced a new partnership with Polymarket, a prediction platform that allows users to bet on various outcomes, including Sports matches. The move comes on the heels of a betting scandal that led to the lifetime ban of two former players, Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah, for wagering on their own games.

Mls's newfound love for gambling

MLS's agreement with Polymarket is the latest example of the professional Sports league's shift towards embracing gambling. In 2018, the US Supreme Court lifted the federal ban on Sports betting, paving the way for states to legalize it. Since then, leagues like the NFL, NBA, and MLB have partnered with betting operators to offer official odds and promotions.

However, MLS's timing is questionable, given the recent scandal involving Jones and Yeboah. The pair were suspended for life after an investigation found they had bet on their own and other teams' games, including manipulating yellow cards. The players' actions raise concerns about the integrity of the league and its players.

MLS Deputy Commissioner Gary Stevenson defended the Polymarket deal, stating that it allows the league to