The Game Has Changed: Tracking the Evolution of Sports Betting Threats
By TorchStone Intelligence Analyst Jack Jenkins
When TorchStone first examined the security implications of legalized sports gambling and methodologies within protective intelligence to address threats related to the topic in 2024, the primary concern outlined was straightforward: a bettor loses money, develops a grievance against an…
Threat intelligence is key to identifying the threats and vulnerabilities to ensure that organizations can maximize the efficiency of their physical security assets. Our layered approach can be used to defend against threats related to sports betting such as those linked to grievances from financial loss.
Gambling has become a more prominent part of college and professional sports in recent years, and it is contributing to an increase in threats and harassment against coaches, staff, players, and their families. While gambling has always been a part of sports (often associated with organized criminal groups) it has grown tremendously in the United…
