Ole Miss opens center for gambling
Ole Miss launched the first national center dedicated to studying the risks of collegiate gambling amid growing concerns.Summary
The University of Mississippi has established the Center on Collegiate Gambling, the first of its kind in the nation, to address the increasing risks associated with sports betting and online gambling among college students and athletes. Approved in February with a $700,000 annual budget, the center will conduct research into gambling behaviors, ranging from card games to mobile sports betting, and develop evidence-based prevention programs. Research indicates that 39% of Mississippi college students have gambled in the past year, with 6% meeting criteria for problem gambling. Despite Mississippi currently limiting sports betting to casinos, a thriving illegal online market exists, prompting debate over legalization and regulation. The center will also focus on the impact of gambling on student-athlete mental health, as threats and harassment related to game performance are on the rise.
(Source：Arkansas Online)