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Inside The Sports Betting Boom : Fresh Air Five years ago, a Supreme Court ruling lifted a ban on betting on sports. New York Times reporter Eric Lipton uncovers the lobbying, favorable deals, partnerships and human impact that's come from that decision. He and a team of investigative reporters did a series in the Times called A Risky Wager.

Kevin Whitehead marks the 100 year anniversary of Louis Armstrong and King Joe Oliver's first recording.

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Inside The Sports Betting Boom

Inside The Sports Betting Boom

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Five years ago, a Supreme Court ruling lifted a ban on betting on sports. New York Times reporter Eric Lipton uncovers the lobbying, favorable deals, partnerships and human impact that's come from that decision. He and a team of investigative reporters did a series in the Times called A Risky Wager.

Kevin Whitehead marks the 100 year anniversary of Louis Armstrong and King Joe Oliver's first recording.