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The Gambling Scandals Keep Coming
What's going on: Sometimes life imitates art. In season four of One Tree Hill, teen basketball star Nathan Scott was caught up in a sports-betting scheme to shave points off the state championship. Yesterday, federal prosecutors indicted more than two dozen people for manipulating at least 29 college basketball games across the US, as well as pro contests in China. They face several charges, including bribery in sports and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. More than half of the accused athletes played in the last two seasons for schools like Alabama State, Eastern Michigan, and Northwestern State. Four played in games in the past week. It comes just months after investigators charged 34 people for a similar scheme in the NBA. Foul play.
What it means: These gambling schemes aren’t limited to college or pro leagues — they can affect everyday people. Nearly 20 million Americans say they’ve experienced at least one “problematic gambling behavior.” The risks can be high — affecting everything from family finances to mental health. One woman told The Cut her partner burned through $300,000 in two years on sports bets. If gambling is a concern in your family, there are steps you can take. Ask questions about any sports betting that might be going on, and set boundaries if it makes you uncomfortable. Share accounts? Experts say you can freeze both your credit and your kids’ credit, limit access to shared money, and keep an eye out for fraud. The National Problem Gambling Helpline provides information, support, and referrals to programs that can help with gambling addiction. Nobody wants to feel like they’re stuck in an Uncut Gems sequel.
