Did you know that according to the National Council on Problem Gambling, nearly 67% of all college students bet on sports?* This figure doesn’t even include those who also bet on the lottery, card games, mobile games or casinos.
If your student chooses to place bets during football season, here are some tips, strategies and resources they can use to avoid risky behaviors and find support if needed.
1. Evaluating habits
Gambling and sports betting are not inherently wrong or bad. However, it is important to remind your student that gambling sites, games and apps are all designed to keep them betting. Sites do this by stimulating the brain’s reward center, much like alcohol and other drugs do, which can lead to addictive…
