Experts Describe Lack of Education and Services For College Students Affected By Problem Gambling
Experts testified to Congress that college students face rising problem gambling but lack adequate education and services.Summary
A U.S. House subcommittee hearing on sports betting on college campuses featured four expert witnesses who described a rising problem gambling crisis among college students, fueled by online sports betting and prediction market sports event contracts. While the rate of student betting has surged—an NCAA survey found 67% of on-campus students had bet on sports and 16% showed problem gambling behaviors—colleges and universities lack the necessary prevention and treatment services. Students rarely seek help, and many institutions have no dedicated gambling prevention programs. The experts called for eliminating individual college player prop bets, ideally through federal legislation, to reduce harm and protect student-athletes.
(Source：Sports Betting Dime)