John Affleck
Knight Chair in Sports Journalism and Society at Penn State University and sports journalism professor who researches and comments on the evolution and social impacts of sports gambling.
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Feb 5, 2026 • 23min
The Super Bowl that kickstarted prop betting in America
John Affleck, Knight Chair in Sports Journalism and Society at Penn State, traces how a 1986 Super Bowl prop on William "The Fridge" Perry launched modern prop betting. He discusses the spread of prop wagers, how daily fantasy and the 2018 court decision fueled rapid growth, and why the rise of apps and lax regulation is creating public-health and integrity concerns for professional sports.
