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University Marketing and Communications Press Room In the News 2026 September

On KMOX: SIUE Economist, Ariel Belasen, Examines Whether Betting and Social Media Sway NBA Officiating

Posted September 14, 2026

ArielBelasen,ExaminesWhetherBettingandSocialMediaSwayNBAOfficiating.pngSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville economist Ariel Belasen, chair of the Department of Economics and Finance, joined a KMOX business segment to discuss his research on NBA officiating in the final two minutes of games. Belasen spoke with host Megan Lynch about how legal sports wagering and social media scrutiny may be shaping referee decisions in these high-stakes moments.

Listen more: KMOX – Does sports betting and social media influence NBA officiating?

 



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