The phenomenon of sport betsespecially online, has grown a lot in recent years, especially after the lockdown.
For the world of sport the come in that come from bookmakers represent an important income. But the protagonists, coaches and players, are put under excessive pressure by the over the top attitudes of the bettors. Some NBA coaches and players have reported it recently.
The coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, JB Bickerstaffsaid he had received threats for himself and his family from people who had lost bets because of his team.
In the last two years I have received threats over the phone from people who had lost bets because of us. They told me absurd things, even that they knew where I lived and who my children were. This game is getting dangerous, we’ve crossed the line.
Same tone in the words of Tyrese Haliburtonstar of the Indiana Pacers, who complains about the lack of empathy from fans.
People don’t care about us players, about how we feel before or after a game. Nowadays everyone only thinks about betting. For half of the people who follow me they are just a means to make money through the various betting agencies. For them I am just an object, on social media I only receive messages of this type.
In short, the economic component of betting risks prevailing over support for a player or team. The idol is no longer the player I admire but the one who makes me win money. A dangerous drift, which risks taking away the (already little) “poetry” left in the world of professional sport. In addition to the well-known problems linked to gambling abuse which has been talked about a lot in recent months also in Italy.
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2024-03-22 16:05:44
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