Athletes Gambling: The New Evil In College Sports ??

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Iowa State QB Hunter Dekkers accused of betting on ISU sports, including football​

Iowa State QB Hunter Dekkers accused of betting on ISU sports, including football

Hunter Dekkers faces the potential loss of permanent eligibility with gambling allegations made public Tuesday.

www.desmoinesregister.com

Logical juxtaposition of college athletes having money, the ease of e-gambling, and immaturity? Or Art Schlichter says hold my beer?

 

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This is one of those cases that even though it seemed like the right thing to do - legalize betting - this was a known outcome and it will continue to be. Players will bet on sports, no matter how many times you tell them not to.

 

[brianwr112]

Just like every other rule we have in society...people will break it. It also shows how dumb these kids are. In order to place the bets they're signing up for accounts in their own names (think one 19 year old kid was using his parents account) and their own ID, SSN numbers to register.

All athletes/coaches/managers and etc are placed on a list. Automatic audits flag any action from their accounts and triggers an investigation....they are all told this yet here we are