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Big Sky Conference Grapples with Gambling | Spokane News
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…
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