Episode 78 - Pro Sports Self-Inflicted Problem with Dr. Lipi Roy

Professional sports was rocked October 23rd when a prominent NBA head coach and a Miami Heat player were arrested as part of two separate illegal gambling investigations, one allegedly connected to organized crime. The ripple effect of these cases underscores that sports betting is not only a concern for the NBA, but extends to other major sports as well as the college ranks.

While betting scandals in sports goes back over a century, pro leagues partnering with sports books and casinos combined with the vulnerability of today's youth being able to place bets with the click on a phone creates a frightening landscape.

Renowned addiction medicine physician and international speaker Dr. Lipi Roy joins Neil and Vic to speak about the issues, the societal problems and whether the genie can be put back in the bottle, at least in part.

IN THIS EPISODE:

[03:37] - After some chat about the 16-game Frozen Frenzy, Three Things You Need to Pay Attention to focuses on a legend hitting 1700 points and the first overall pick in 2023 finally appearing to find a comfort zone in the Windy City.

[12:51] - Dr. Lipi Roy is welcomed to the show. A Toronto native and hockey fan growing, she notes the sport she loves is as vulnerable to gambling and addiction as any of the other major pro sports.

[14:59] - Dr. Roy addresses the root of addiction within the brain.

[17:25] - The susceptibility for addition for a more undeveloped brain versus a grown adult.

[20:09] - The problem with college athletes about to be granted permission to bet on professional sports.

[22:42] - The follow-up addressing the obvious concern of once college athletes turn pro, whether they can realistically stop gambling if they've started. And that opens up another Pandora's Box...

[25:41] - The increased issue with prop bets.

[30:07] - Neil points out the gambling component may be connected to, in large part, the inbred competitive nature of athletes.

[36:51] - Is there any true chance the current gambling landscape can be reversed somewhat or has it too far gone?

[39:45] - How listeners/viewers can reach Dr. Roy.

[42:27] - Wrap on the discussion with Dr. Lipi Roy.

[43:26] - A segue off medical topics to injury news.

[45:38] - Other league news of note.

X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparound

Neil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeil

Vic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/

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