The article investigates the scale and nature of illegal betting among Polish footballers, highlighting a recent statement from the Polish Football Association (PZPN) announcing an investigation into five players suspected of participating in illegal betting activities. While specific names and club affiliations remain undisclosed, the investigation reportedly concerns matches in the top tiers of Polish football, including the PKO BP Ekstraklasa, Betclic 1. Liga, and Betclic 2. Liga. The PZPN claims that these players placed over 5,400 bets, with 69 concerning matches in which they participated themselves, raising serious concerns about match-fixing and integrity in Polish football.