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Recently, the NCAA announced that college athletes and staff would be allowed to bet only on professional games, a move critics argue could worsen the problem by normalizing betting among young athletes. Schelster expressed skepticism about claims that restrict betting to certain games, emphasizing that gambling’s allure will likely extend to college sports anyway.
He urged leagues and institutions to implement stricter policies and foster awareness about addiction and ethical conduct. The dissolution of traditional boundaries—where gambling was taboo—may lead to increased scandals, risking career ruin and fans’ trust.