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Schelster pointed out that the widespread gambling culture—both in college and professional sports—has become a “crack cocaine of the 21st century," leading many players to risk their careers for quick gains or peer approval. His candid recounting of personal struggles with gambling and addiction illustrates that such issues are often rooted in deeper psychological vulnerabilities.
He also criticized organizational oversight, noting that leagues and universities often turn a blind eye to gambling activities to protect their commercial interests, thus emboldening players and staff to take dangerous risks. Schelster warned that without proper intervention, these scandals could grow exponentially, jeopardizing the integrity of sport.