Big Ten Official gambles, but not football, does it make a difference?

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Answer 1

Of course!  Potential large gambling debts, regardless of the games gambling on, could make an official vulnerable to threats.

Suppose he runs up a debt of $100,000 playing the ponies and can't pay.  The person he is indebted to suggests he ensure Ohio State doesn't cover the spread this weekend and his debt will be cleared.

It potentially affects the integrity of the game.