Student Affairs NOW College Student Gambling
Aug 27, 2025
Cindy Clowner, Dolores Cimini, and Lindsay Mortensen share their insights on the growing issue of gambling among college students. They discuss the evolving landscape driven by technology and highlight the risks of online betting. The experts talk about the necessity of awareness and innovative strategies for prevention and intervention. They emphasize the role of campus professionals in fostering support and addressing the intersection of gambling, mental health, and addiction. Their conversation underscores the importance of collaboration in creating safer environments for students.
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Gambling Became Ubiquitous And Hidden
- Legal changes and phones have transformed gambling into an always-available activity for students.
- Gamification and loot boxes blur lines between gaming and gambling, so many students don't recognize they're gambling.
Sports Betting Normalized By Policy Shift
- The 2018 Supreme Court decision enabling state sports betting boosted access and normalization.
- Even students in states without legal betting still find ways to bet via apps and online platforms.
Old Screens Miss New Gambling Behaviors
- Older screening tools focus on land-based casinos and miss new online gambling behaviors.
- We need updated questions that list modern gambling activities to detect harms among students.