The Sports Betting Madness on College Campuses
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
High-profile scandals and prop-bet risks
Michael and Jeff review recent betting scandals and how prop bets create pressure on athletes.
It’s March Madness, a prime time for college sports – and for sports betting. Some two-thirds of college students now bet on sports, and the meteoric rise in popularity brings a mix of tough challenges for campus leaders. On this episode, Jeff and Michael talk with two officials from the NCAA, Clint Hangebrauck and Mark Hicks, to understand why a rise in student gambling could become “the next big public health crisis” for campuses. This episode is supported exclusively by Ascendium Education Group.
Related Links
“U.S. sports betting: Where all 50 states stand on online sports betting sites,” in CBS Sports.
“Federal prosecutors charge 26 men with alleged conspiracy to manipulate college basketball games,” in The Athletic.
Suspensions, arrests and lifetime bans: A timeline of sports betting scandals since the repeal of PASPA,” in ESPN.
“NCAA won't allow pro sports betting by college athletes and staff amid gambling scandals,” in PBS NewsHour.“
‘Is This Insider Information?’ The Prediction Market Bets Driving a Campus Frenzy,” in The Wall Street Journal.
Chapters
0:00 - Sports Betting Is Suddenly Everywhere
2:10 - The Turning Point That Drove a Gambling Boom
3:11 - Scandals Threaten the Integrity of Games
3:53 - Why ‘Prop Bets’ Pose Threats for Athletes
4:44 - The NCAA’s Role and Introducing Our Guests
5:45 - Laying Out the Landscape of College Betting
8:37 - How Widespread Are Problems Related to Sports Betting?
12:07 - Why College Presidents Should Be Concerned About Gambling
15:56 - Which Sports or Schools Face the Biggest Impact of Sports Betting?
20:04 - Should Student Athletes Be Allowed to Bet on Pro Sports?
22:51 - What Should Colleges Do About Sports Betting?
25:15 - What Is the NCAA Doing to Protect Student Athletes?
29:40 - How NCAA Collaborates With Betting Companies
33:52 - What’s Next for Sports Betting?
36:42 - A Wake-Up Call to the Issue of Sports Betting
40:53 - Sports Betting Touches Many Parts of Campus
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