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Betting the Game

Betting the Game: Athlete as Bettor – Governance, Education, and Integrity Risk in a Mobile Betting Era

Betting the Game is a 10-part podcast series exploring how sports gambling reshaped the business, culture, and integrity of athletics across professional and amateur sports. Hosted by Tom Fox and Mike DeBernardis, the series examines the real-world collisions between betting markets, athlete conduct, institutional oversight, and public trust. Each episode looks at a different pressure point, from player betting and college sports to prop bets, insider information, and the governance failures that can put the credibility of competition at risk. At its core, the series asks a simple but urgent question: as gambling became mainstream in sports, did ethics, compliance, and oversight keep pace?

In episode two of “Betting the Game,” Tom and Mike examine athlete gambling as a sensitive threat to sports integrity in a legal, mobile, and normalized betting environment, arguing that the issue is fundamentally one of legitimacy and governance rather than optics alone. They discuss how frictionless app-based wagering increases the risk for insiders with access to information and influence over outcomes, even in the absence of match-fixing. Using NFL suspensions (e.g., betting from team facilities or on prohibited sports), the Jontay Porter NBA case (alleged manipulation of player prop outcomes, lifetime ban, and wire fraud charges), and MLB’s lifetime ban of Tucupita Marcano for betting on baseball, they emphasize that punishment must be paired with year-round, scenario-based training, aligned commercial and integrity messaging, early-warning monitoring and escalation systems, confidential Q&A channels, club accountability, and a culture that reinforces integrity before violations occur.

Key highlights:

  • Why Leagues Must Act
  • Jontay Porter Integrity Crisis
  • Baseball Zero Tolerance
  • Integrity Of Gambling Markets
  • Mobile Betting Temptation
  • Building Prevention Frameworks
  • Five Point Governance Plan

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List of NFL players suspended for violating gambling policies

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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: April 10, 2026, The AI & Trust Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance News. All, from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, we consider four stories from the business world, compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest for the compliance professional.

Top stories include:

  • Biggest defense against AI–trust. (FT)
  • No wonder he attacked Beirut. (Reuters)
  • Applying the law will get you fired in the Trump Administration. (NYT)
  • Rooney Rule, anyone? (WSJ)

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Everything Compliance

Everything Compliance: Episode 154, The Law Firms in Trouble Edition

Welcome to this edition of the award-winning Everything Compliance. In this episode, the quartet of Matt Kelly, Jonathan Marks, Karen Moore, and Karen Woody is hosted by Tom Fox, the Compliance Evangelist.

  1. Karen Moore reviews changes to the UK Modern Slavery Act. She shouts out to her nephew, who graduates from Georgetown Law School this week, and to the NFL superfan for allegedly causing Shedeur Sanders to drop to the 5th round before being drafted in the recent NFL Draft.
  2. Matt Kelly, the Matt Galeotti speech updates the DOJ Corporate Enforcement Policy for white-collar actions. He rants about the GOP’s attempt to ban states from regulating AI.
  3. Jonathan Marks considers the role of internal audit in tariff compliance and why tariffs should be considered a strategic risk. He rants about MLB caving to President Trump and allowing those who bet on baseball back into the fold.
  4. Karen Woody considers the impact, fallout, and congressional investigations of the law firm’s dealings with President Trump. She shouts out to the Washington & Lee Law School graduating class 2025.
  5. Tom Fox shouts out to the Disney TV series Andor.

The members of Everything Compliance are:

Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, is the host, producer, and sometimes panelist of Everything Compliance. He can be reached at tfox@tfoxlaw.com. The award-winning Everything Compliance is part of the Compliance Podcast Network.

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Everything Compliance

Everything Compliance: Episode 140, The Fall is in The Air Episode

Welcome to the only roundtable podcast in compliance as we celebrate our second century of shows.

In this episode, we take up a potpourri of topics. We have the quartet of Matt Kelly Jonathan Armstrong, Jonathan Marks, and Karen Moore; all hosted by Tom Fox.

1. Matt Kelly looks at the RTX enforcement action by the State Department. He shouts out to the Brazilian judiciary for standing up the bullying tactics of Elon Musk in their legal dispute.

2. Karen Moore considers the Boston Consulting Group FCPA Declination. She shouts out to the Victorian Lyric Opera Company.

3. Jonathan Armstrong looks at HP and their decision to continue proceedings against the Estate of Mike Lynch after his death. He rants about Claude Wehrle and the Grenfell Tower disaster.

4. Jonathan Marks considers the role of the Audit Committee on a Board. He rants about his beloved Philadelphia Eagles and the NFL having their home opening on a Friday night in Brazil.

5. Tom Fox shouts out to Professor Stephen Bainbridge and his dismantling of the DExit fallacy.

The members of the Everything Compliance are:

• Karen Woody – Is one of the top academic experts on the SEC. Woody can be reached at kwoody@wlu.edu

•  Matt Kelly – Founder and CEO of Radical Compliance. Kelly can be reached at mkelly@radicalcompliance.com

• Jonathan Armstrong –is our UK colleague and an experienced data privacy/data protection lawyer in London. He can be reached at his new law firm Jonathan.Armstrong@puntersouthall.law

• Jonathan Marks can be reached at jtmarks@gmail.com

• Karen Moore can be reached at Kmoore51@fordham.edu

The host and producer, rantor (and sometime panelist) of Everything Compliance is Tom Fox the Voice of Compliance. He can be reached at tfox@tfoxlaw.com. Everything Compliance is a part of the award-winning Compliance Podcast Network.

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Everything Compliance - Shout Outs and Rants

Everything Compliance: Shout Outs and Rants – Episode 140 – The Fall is in The Air Episode

Welcome to the only roundtable podcast in compliance as we celebrate our second century of shows.

In this episode, host Tom Fox is joined by Jonathan Armstrong, Jonathan Marks, Matt Kelly and Karen Moore for shout outs and rants.

1. Matt Kelly shouts out to the Brazilian judiciary for standing up the bullying tactics of Elon Musk in their legal dispute.

2. Karen Moore shouts out to the Victorian Lyric Opera Company.

3. Jonathan Armstrong rants about Claude Wehrle and the Grenfell Tower disaster.

4. Jonathan Marks rants about his beloved Philadelphia Eagles and the NFL having their home opening on a Friday night in Brazil.

5. Tom Fox shouts out to Professor Stephen Bainbridge and his dismantling of the DExit fallacy.

The members of the Everything Compliance are:

• Karen Woody – is one of the top academic experts on the SEC. Woody can be reached at kwoody@wlu.edu

• Matt Kelly – Founder and CEO of Radical Compliance. Kelly can be reached at mkelly@radicalcompliance.com

• Jonathan Armstrong – is our UK colleague and an experienced data privacy/data protection lawyer in London. He can be reached at his new law firm Jonathan.Armstrong@puntersouthall.law

• Jonathan Marks can be reached at jtmarks@gmail.com

• Karen Moore can be reached at Kmoore51@fordham.edu

The host and producer, rantor (and sometime panelist) of Everything Compliance is Tom Fox the Voice of Compliance. He can be reached at tfox@tfoxlaw.com. Everything Compliance is a part of the award-winning Compliance Podcast Network.

The host and producer, rantor (and sometime panelist) of Everything Compliance is Tom Fox the Voice of Compliance. He can be reached at tfox@tfoxlaw.com. Everything Compliance is a part of the award-winning Compliance Podcast Network.

For more information on the Ethico Toolkit for Middle Managers, available at no charge, click here.

Check out the full 3-book series, The Compliance Kids on Amazon.com.

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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: June 28, 2024 – The NFL Spanked Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee and listen to the Daily Compliance News. All from the Compliance Podcast Network.

Each day, we consider four stories from the business world: compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest for the compliance professional.

In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News:

  • The NFL loses an anti-trust case to the tune of $4.7 billion. (WSJ)
  • More corruption crackdowns in the Chinese military. (NBC News)
  • Boeing jumps the gun on releasing the door, blowing out details. (NYT)
  • US Supreme Court slams the door on bankruptcy maneuvering. (FT)

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From the Editor's Desk

From The Editor’s Desk – November and December, 2023 in Compliance Week

Welcome to From the Editor’s Desk, a podcast where co-hosts Tom Fox and Kyle Brasseur, EIC at Compliance Week unpack some of the top stories that have appeared in Compliance Week over the past month, look at top compliance stories upcoming for the next month, talk some sports and generally try to solve the world’s problems.

 Tom Fox and Kyle Brasseur are back. In this edition, Brasseur believes that organizations need to prioritize data analytics and data-driven compliance to meet the expectations of regulatory bodies like the Department of Justice (DOJ). He emphasizes the importance of implementing data analytics components in compliance programs and the role of the chief compliance officer in setting the tone for the compliance department. Brasseur’s perspective underscores the evolving nature of compliance practices and the need for organizations to adapt to regulatory changes. Join Tom Fox and Kyle Brasseur on this episode of the From the Editor’s Desk podcast to delve deeper into these insights.

Highlights Include:

  • FCPA Settlements: Insurance Brokers
  • Lifecore Biometrics Declination
  • Bianace
  • OpenAI, Sam Altman and Corporate Governance
  • Inside the Mind of the CCO
  • NFL corporate culture and firing of Frank Reich
  • NBA In-Season Tournament
  • 2023 NCAA Game of the Century-UM Beats OSU

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Kyle Brasseur on LinkedIn

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From the Editor's Desk

From the Editor’s Desk – September and October, 2023 in Compliance Week

Welcome to From the Editor’s Desk, a podcast where co-hosts Tom Fox and Kyle Brasseur, EIC at Compliance Week, unpack some of the top stories that have appeared in Compliance Week over the past month, look at top compliance stories upcoming for the next month, talk some sports and generally try to solve the world’s problems.

Tom Fox and Kyle Brasseur are back. In this edition, they discuss the importance of robust compliance programs and proactive disclosures that must be balanced in today’s complex regulatory landscape. Tom underscores the significance of effective compliance measures and the innovative use of data analytics in enhancing compliance programs. He advocates for companies to prioritize these aspects to mitigate risks and improve their overall compliance posture. On the other hand, Brasseur emphasizes the need for companies to take proactive measures and implement effective compliance programs, citing a case where a bank’s failure to heed warnings resulted in a hefty financial penalty. He stresses that companies cannot afford to wait for regulatory action or assume that things will change in their favor. Join Tom Fox and Kyle Brasseur on this episode of the From the Editor’s Desk podcast as they delve deeper into this critical topic.

Highlights Include:

  • FCPA Settlement: Innovative Data Analytics Compliance
  • Deutsche Bank Affiliate’s Climate Disclosure Settlement
  • Shinhan Bank’s Lack of Compliance Program
  • Anti-Money Laundering Landscape in Europe
  • AI’s Impact on Compliance Landscape
  • Compliance Insights: Unveiling the CCO’s Perspective
  • NFL season to date
  • MLB playoffs are here
  • Dame Lillard trade and it’s fallout

 Resources:

Kyle Brasseur on LinkedIn

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Everything Compliance - Shout Outs and Rants

Everything Compliance – Episode 110: Shout Outs and Rants

Welcome to the only roundtable podcast in compliance as we celebrate our second century of shows. Everything Compliance has been honored by W3 as the top talk show in podcasting. In this episode, we have the quintet of Jay Rosen, Jonathan Armstrong, Jonathan Marks, Tom Fox, and Matt Kelly with our fan-fav Shout Outs and Rants section.

1. Matt Kelly rants about the Department of Justice CCO certification requirement for Danske Bank.

2. Jonathan Marks rants about the recent FAA failure, which crippled the US airline industry.

3. Tom Fox has his first dual shout-out. His first shout-out is to US District Judge Middleton for sanctioning Donald Trump and his lawyer, jointly and severally for $938,000 and the recently deceased musician David Crosby.

4. Jonathan Armstrong rants about the Tory proposed law against publicizing small boats that would make showing or even talking about the Bayeux Tapestry illegal.

5. Jay Rosen shouts out to the NFL for the playoffs and for getting us the best four teams in the final four.

The members of Everything Compliance are:

  • Jay Rosen– Jay is Vice President, Business Development Corporate Monitoring at Affiliated Monitors. Rosen can be reached at JRosen@affiliatedmonitors.com
  • Karen Woody – One of the top academic experts on the SEC. Woody can be reached at kwoody@wlu.edu
  • Matt Kelly – Founder and CEO of Radical Compliance. Kelly can be reached at mkelly@radicalcompliance.com
  • Jonathan Armstrong –is our UK colleague, who is an experienced data privacy/data protection lawyer with Cordery in London. Armstrong can be reached at armstrong@corderycompliance.com
  • Jonathan Marks is Partner, Firm Practice Leader – Global Forensic, Compliance & Integrity Services at Baker Tilly. Marks can be reached at marks@bakertilly.com

The host and producer, ranter (and sometimes panelist) of Everything Compliance is Tom Fox the Voice of Compliance. He can be reached at tfox@tfoxlaw.com. Everything Compliance is a part of the Compliance Podcast Network.

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Everything Compliance - Shout Outs and Rants

Everything Compliance – Episode 109, Shout Outs and Rants

Welcome to the only roundtable podcast in compliance as we celebrate our second century of shows. Everything Compliance has been honored by W3 as the top talk show in podcasting. In this episode, we have the quintet of Jay Rosen, Jonathan Armstrong, Jonathan Marks, Tom Fox, and Matt Kelly, with our fan-fav Shout Outs and Rants section.

1. Matt Kelly rants about Zulily and its SOX compliance failures, allowing an employee to embezzle over $300,000.

2. Jonathan Marks shouts out to the NFL for canceling the game between the Bengals and Bills.

3. Tom Fox shouts out to the 50th anniversary of School House Rock and lists his top five.

4. Jonathan Armstrong rants about the mistreatment of Prince Harry’s dog and asks if the dog was traumatized when Prince William knocked his brother (Prince Harry) down and broke the dog’s food bowl.

5. Jay Rosen shouts out to EMS personnel in Cincinnati for training and being prepared when Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest during the Bills game and saved his life.

The members of Everything Compliance are:

•       Jay Rosen– Jay is Vice President, Business Development Corporate Monitoring at Affiliated Monitors. Rosen can be reached at JRosen@affiliatedmonitors.com

•       Karen Woody – One of the top academic experts on the SEC. Woody can be reached at kwoody@wlu.edu

•       Matt Kelly – Founder and CEO of Radical Compliance. Kelly can be reached at mkelly@radicalcompliance.com

•       Jonathan Armstrong –our UK colleague, an experienced data privacy/data protection lawyer with Cordery in London. Armstrong can be reached at jonathan.armstrong@corderycompliance.com

•       Jonathan Marks is Partner, Firm Practice Leader – Global Forensic, Compliance & Integrity Services at Baker Tilly. Marks can be reached at jonathan.marks@bakertilly.com

The host and producer, ranter (and sometime panelist) of Everything Compliance is Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance. He can be reached at tfox@tfoxlaw.com. Everything Compliance is a part of the Compliance Podcast Network.