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MLB players deal with unhinged bettors as league and union secure the gambling bag
By Gabe Lacques USA Today at Waco Tribune-Herald
· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred and MLB Players’ Association interim executive director Bruce Meyer agree that if sports gambling is legal, they most certainly should get a piece of it.
Why this matters in The Waco
The push by baseball commissioner Rob Manfred and MLB Players' Association interim executive director Bruce Meyer to secure a share of sports gambling revenue has implications for local economies like Waco 's. As sports betting becomes increasingly legalized, cities with strong baseball followings, such as Waco, may see an influx of new revenue streams. This could lead to increased investment in local sports infrastructure, potentially benefiting Waco's own baseball facilities and programs. Additionally, the involvement of professional sports leagues in the sports betting industry may prompt local government officials in McLennan County to reexamine their own policies and regulations regarding sports gambling, potentially paving the way for new business opportunities and revenue sources in the area. The local community will be watching to see how this development plays out and what benefits it may bring to Waco.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: Waco Tribune-Herald ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred and MLB Players’ Association interim executive director Bruce Meyer agree that if sports gambling is legal, they most certainly should get a piece of it.
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