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Big Sky Conference Grapples with Gambling | Spokane News
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The Big Sky Conference is sounding the alarm as sports gambling explodes—over $170 million wagered last year, more than double the prior year—with commissioners and coaches scrambling to protect student-athletes from the lure of easy money, insider info, and social pressure. While some players say betting isn’t a locker-room issue, others admit to receiving direct messages after games, and high-stakes bets on key matchups reveal just how big this problem has become. With potential solutions like mandatory injury reports under discussion, many are urging athletes to disengage—like turning off devices to avoid cyberbullying—to stay focused on the game they love, not the cash it might bring.
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