The NCAA deserves credit for supporting a program that uses sportsbook data to fund gambling education for college athletes. This proactive step could help protect student athletes from the real dangers tied to sports betting.Athletes need to understand the risks—not just the odds.

Historic scandals like the CCNY point-shaving case and the downfall of Pete Rose are more than cautionary tales—they’re reminders of how gambling can derail lives and careers.Sports betting isn’t just a game; it has real consequences. The NCAA’s initiative shows a commitment to shielding today's athletes from the darker side of sports culture.

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