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Responsible Gaming

Sports betting and other forms of gaming have become more visible on college campuses.

Responsible gaming education centers on awareness — including increased understanding of expectations, randomness, impulsivity, and behavioral patterns.

The content below examines cognitive distortions, financial risk, social pressure, and the spectrum of gaming behaviors.

 

Betting decisions are often shaped by how outcomes are perceived.

People may:

  • Overestimate their control over outcomes
  • Misinterpret short-term results
  • Assume past results predict future ones

Recognizing these cognitive distortions helps clarify how decisions are made — particularly under pressure.

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Risks of Gaming

Understand the financial risks of gaming and what to do if you think you are dealing with a habit that is becoming a problem.

5 mins
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Gaming Responsibly

Our experts discuss why we play, what responsible gaming is, and how it works.

3 mins
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Illusion of Control

Knowing the stats does not mean your bet is a lock.

2 mins
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Random Results

Knowing the odds doesn’t mean you’ll know what’s going to happen.

2 mins
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Impulsivity

Watching a game with friends can make it easy to lose track of spending — especially in fast-moving situations.

2 mins
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Chasing Losses

Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. But trying to make back what’s been lost can cause you to end up losing even more.

2 mins
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Self-Regulation

Setting time or money limits can help you know your play and play your way.

2 mins