Pro skateboarder Weckingball recently criticized Nyjah Huston, Chris Joslin, and Dylan Jaeb after the three pro skaters promoted the online gambling platform Stake.
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During a social media post, Weck argued that endorsing online gambling sends the wrong message to young skateboarders.
According to the gatekeeper, accepting sponsorships from gambling companies puts financial gain ahead of the well being of the audience that looks up to professional skaters.
He also accused the three of not caring if their fans eventually develop gambling addictions as a result of promoting Stake.
In his view, encouraging younger audiences to engage with online gambling can have harmful consequences that extend far beyond a sponsorship deal.
Weck also shared his belief that Mike Mo's Professional Skateboarding League could eventually introduce online gambling into its business in the future, although he did not provide evidence to support that prediction.
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He went on to question the values of professional skateboarders who choose to promote gambling companies, suggesting that those who accept such sponsorships are no longer representing what skateboarding should stand for.
His comments quickly generated discussion among the core community.
Some agreed with his concerns about gambling sponsorships and their influence on younger audiences, while others argued that professional skaters have the right to work with legal sponsors and make their own business decisions.
At the time of writing, Nyjah, Joslin, and Jaeb have not publicly responded to Weckingball's comments.
Weckingball Posted:
"For those commenting about Joslin. Yes, he’s on the Stake Squad!
SOTY and El toro NBD..
He can’t make money from skate companies so he took the gambling sponsor. I’d personally rather see him make a go fund me and beg for money.
“Best skater in the world” and he can’t make a living from skate brands. Think about that."