I feel that no matter where I am or who I am talking to today in regards to sports, the topic of gambling always comes up. It is almost impossible to hear people talking about football without hearing some mention of what the "spread" is in certain games. While gambling on sports can add a certain excitement to the viewing experience, doesn't this take away from the beauty of sport? The competition should be on the field of play or on the court, but instead there seems to be a stronger need for competition between a person and their bank account. It is just unfortunate to me that sports alone are not enough for someone to be excited, and that the need to add something illegal to it is prevailing. I understand that sports and gambling have somewhat been going hand in hand for centuries, but it is my hope that one day sports will be appreciated enough that gambling will not be needed to raise excitement among viewers.
Derek W.
KIN 332I Section 2
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