As sports betting hits the big league, the NHL playoffs are starting to look like Hockey Night at the Casino

Sportsnet has a segment called SN Bets to teach viewers about betting on sports. Sports broadcasts exploded with advertising for sportsbooks. Even before the formation of the NHL in 1917 fans would openly bet in the stands. Babe Pratt was suspended for betting against his own team in 1946. He was later reinstated. The book Hockey Hall of Fame: True Stories will be released this fall. It will include the story of Harry Mummery and the Quebec Bulldogs. He tried to bribe two players to throw the game. They refused. In the end, he was expelled. His team trainer was also offered $50 to spike drinks of certain players.