Gambling as a Factor in the Professionalization of Certain Sports in England. This six-page undergraduate paper discusses how gambling was a factor in the professionalization of certain sports in England. The concentration is on football, and there was little that could be accomplished since gambling was such an important part of culture. 6 pgs. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Pages: 6 Bibliography: 7 source(s) listed Filename: 10628 Gambling Factor Professionalization.doc Price: 53.70