It may seem that gambling on college sports is harmless fun for the average sports fanatic who wants to bet some money on his or her favorite team. In reality, however many people have lost everything they had dreamed for due to sports gambling. The integrity of the college sports is suffering due to sports gambling. As the availability of sports gambling increases, more people will suffer the adverse effects that come with it.
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