Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott spoke about how he understands the plight of angry sports bettors and hopes they will stop gambling. [Image: Shutterstock.com]
The expansion of legal sports betting across the United States has led to an increase in the number of athletes receiving criticism from angry bettors for losing bets. Fans make these comments online and in person; Many big names have had to deal with these angry individuals.
In fact it makes it more understandable
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is the latest athlete to comment on the issue. He spoke on Tuesday about how sometimes when he receives hateful comments on social media, he thinks about how a person “must have full rent” depending on the outcome of the game. In fact, these thoughts make him more understanding, but he hopes they will stop gambling.
NBA star Kevin Durant has a different take, this week taking aim at people who get mad at him after they lose their bets:
Some other notable sports stars who have responded to bettors in recent months include Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, the Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler, and Sacramento Kings shooting guard Malik Monk.
