A target on their back': college athletes face wave of abuse amid gambling boom
Briefly

As gambling exploded across college campuses, harassment has really steadily increased in almost direct correlation with the steady increase of legalized sports betting in America.
For student athletes as young as 18, prop bets put a target on their back and leave them much more susceptible to receive harassment.
Officials are particularly concerned about the safety of athletes and the integrity of games, beyond the bright lights of collegiate sports' top tiers.
Each time a state legalized the activity, the NCAA has seen a notable increase in students and coaches in the region facing abuse.
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