"As I am inundated with the news of the gambling scandal in sports, I am saddened but not surprised. What were we to expect when placing a bet became as easy as picking up the phone and making a call. Being a lifelong sports fan, my concern is that this is only the tip of the iceberg. Are we to believe that this type of activity does not occur in other sports as well as other levels of sports?"
"Law enforcement said that the college level was not involved. While that might be true as to what they uncovered, if multimillionaire athletes are corrupt, is it a stretch to think that college athletes who actually need money would do the same? Where does it stop when we have the numerous transfers of even high school athletes amid allegations that they, or their parents, are being paid to switch schools?"
Easier access to betting via phones has increased the risk of gambling-related corruption throughout sports. Current scandals may be only the beginning, with potential spillover into other sports and levels. Law enforcement claims of no college involvement may reflect limits of discovery rather than absence of risk. Multimillionaire professionals implicated in corruption suggest that college athletes facing financial need could be vulnerable. Allegations of payments for athlete transfers, including high school students and parents, point to systemic recruiting abuses. Policing these activities is difficult, and sustained vigilance by coaches, administrators, players, and fans is necessary to protect sports integrity.
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