Manipulation of datasets is something that already existed, yes. But what betting markets do is create more incentives to screw with the real world. You're rig

Manipulation of datasets is something that already existed, yes. But what betting markets do is create more incentives to screw with the real world. You're right that this isn't a technical problem, it's a social one. This is why most sports leagues simply banned betting... until recently, now that gambling companies have bought their way in. The players always end up manipulating games.