JOURNAL ARTICLE

An Explosion in Sports Betting Is Driving Gambling Addiction Among College Students.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2023. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Staley, Oliver 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the increasing prevalence of problem gambling among college students, largely attributed to the rise of mobile sports betting apps. Research indicates that one in ten college students may be pathological gamblers, a rate significantly higher than the general population. The accessibility and aggressive marketing of these betting apps, combined with the social acceptability of gambling, have led to concerning behaviors, particularly among students from low-income backgrounds. Experts highlight the urgent need for effective treatment options and public policy responses to address this growing issue, as many universities struggle to provide adequate support for students facing gambling addiction. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2023/12, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:174227632
  • Copyright Statement:Copyright of Time.com is the property of TIME USA, LLC and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Looking to go deeper into this topic? Look for more articles on EBSCOhost.