Gambling: Fun or Fraud?

Over the last several years gambling has invaded college campuses nationwide. The most prevalent form of gambling, sports betting, continues to dig deep into the pockets of highly vulnerable college students. This illegal activity tends to undermine sports and leads to scandal and even punishment by law, if the culprits can be caught.

Sports betting is considered the most popular form of gambling in the United States (Worsnop 248). On college campuses, where money is low and much desired, students will sometimes go to great lengths to bulk up their wallets. Gambling, which on the surface seems to be quick and easy money, is a poor solution that many college students are making. But, as T. Layden, a writer for Sports Illustrated points out, "There is hurt on every level of the gambling process."

One level that frequently pops up in NCAA scandals is the student-athlete. These student athletes who offer advice, fix games through point-shaving, or place wagers on games jeopardize their school's reputation, their eligibility, or even their career (Layden 48). College athletes are always in need of money, which gamblers can offer in exchange to influence a game (Layden 53). As one Arizona

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