Gambling Education and Awareness for Student Athletes

Session Title

Session 3-3-B: Special Topics

Presentation Type

Paper Presentation

Location

Park MGM, Las Vegas, NV

Start Date

25-5-2023 1:30 PM

End Date

25-5-2023 3:00 PM

Disciplines

Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms | Gaming Law | Other Education | Other Psychology | Secondary Education | Sports Management | Technology and Innovation

Abstract

Since the repeal of PSAPA there has been a void of resources addressing the impact of legal, regulated sports wagering on collegiate athletes and the competitive sports environment.

This app-based resource is a first of its kind to provide educational tools and resources aimed at assisting college athletics departments and athletes navigate this very complicated landscape.

Keywords

Athlete Education and Awareness Gambling Collegiate Sports Sports Betting Responsible Gambling Tool-Kit

Author Bios

Becky Harris is the Distinguished Fellow in Gaming and Leadership at the International Gaming Institute and is on the faculty at the International Center of Gaming Regulation at University Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Harris, an internationally recognized expert on gambling policy, regulation, and legislative affairs, works with regulators, operators, academics, and other stakeholders on a host of gambling, and leadership challenges and projects. In addition to teaching Gaming Law and Policy at the Boyd School of Law, Harris regularly educates gambling regulators ensuring they have the information, knowledge, and tools necessary to assess and improve gambling policy and regulation in their respective jurisdictions. Actively involved in gambling issues around the world, Harris is highly sought-after as a collaborator, advisor, and speaker. Harris is frequently called upon nationally to discuss policy and regulatory issues relating to legal sports wagering.

Funding Sources

All funding has been provided through personal funds from the Co-Developers of the App, Becky Harris and John T. Holden.

Competing Interests

None

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May 25th, 1:30 PM May 25th, 3:00 PM

Gambling Education and Awareness for Student Athletes

Park MGM, Las Vegas, NV

Since the repeal of PSAPA there has been a void of resources addressing the impact of legal, regulated sports wagering on collegiate athletes and the competitive sports environment.

This app-based resource is a first of its kind to provide educational tools and resources aimed at assisting college athletics departments and athletes navigate this very complicated landscape.