The percentage of pro athletes who gamble on sports is greater than the percentage of the general public that does. Pro athletes have high levels of energy, unreasonable expectation, very competitive personalities, distorted optimism, and high IQs, either street smart or book smart.
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I'm not shocked at all. I've been dealing with professional athletes for years. Believe me, this is just the tip of the iceberg. ... It's been a powder keg ready to explode. I guess we're here.
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