WNBA Union Rips NBA for Exclusion From Betting Letter
Five men’s sports leagues sent a memo to regulators about betting-related harassment.
The NBA's owners have been criticized for excluding the WNBA from a recent memo sent to state gaming regulators regarding the issue of betting-related harassment faced by athletes. The memo, signed by the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and MLS, as well as their respective player unions, called for additional regulations to prevent fans who threaten athletes due to sports betting.
However, the WNBA union expressed disappointment, stating that the NBA's decision to leave the league out of the statement was "deeply disappointing." The NBA owns a significant stake in the WNBA, and several other NBA owners have additional separate equity investments in the league. Both the NBA and NWSL have not yet responded to requests for comment on the matter.
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