'Charlie Hustle' review: HBO doc covers all the bases in recapping Pete Rose's winning, sinning ways
Watch any Major League Baseball game in person or on TV in 2024, and it’s virtually impossible to avoid the ubiquitous presence of legalized wagering, whether it’s the announcers providing the over/under on strikeouts by the starting pitcher, signage in the ballparks for sportsbooks, or brick-and-mortar facilities such as the DraftKings Sportsbook adjacent to Wrigley Field. In a little more than half a decade, a once-taboo activity is now a major source of revenue and is openly discussed on broadcasts for MLB as well as the NBA, NFL and NHL.