プロスポーツ選手が簡単に闇のギャンブルにはまりやすい理由について考えるには、かれらの独自の文化と、その世界に根付く競争心を理解する必要がある。
To understand why professional athletes are prone to getting involved in illegal gambling, it is necessary to understand their unique culture and the deeply rooted sense of competition in their world.
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Sports competitions attract people who are highly competitive, have a lot of disposable income, and, above all, plenty of free time.
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In a 1993 interview, NBA star player Michael Jordan said the following.
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ギャンブルそのものが
問題なんじゃない。
However, quitting is really difficult. The problem isnt gambling itself.
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The problem is the spirit of competition.
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Competition is the root of everything.
ラトガース
大学のギャンブル
研究センターが
56の
研究を
比較したところ、アスリートは
非アスリートよりも
高頻度でギャンブルをするという
結論が
多く、アスリートの
特性が
影響していることが
示唆された。
The Gambling Studies Center at Rutgers University compared 56 studies, most of which concluded that athletes tend to gamble more frequently than non-athletes, suggesting that the characteristics of athletes have an influence.
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Of course, not all athletes become involved in the underworld, and the majority simply regard gambling as a moderate form of entertainment.
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However, the two recent gambling scandals once again highlight the persistent seriousness of this issue in the world of professional sports.
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In the United States, gambling is enjoyed as a part of everyday life and has been legalized in many states.
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Therefore, it is extremely difficult to prevent professional athletes from participating in gambling, and according to one scout, for them, winning is much more important than losing a large amount of money.
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This situation indicates that gambling has become a part of the culture for some athletes.
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