In addition to providing help for students who may have a gambling problem, campus health professionals can educate students about responsible gambling and gambling disorders. The following materials are available to aid campus health professionals in their efforts to educate students about gambling and gambling problems on college campuses. 

Include Gambling Information on the Student Health Website

Virtually every school provides information about drugs and alcohol on the student health section of its website, but fewer provide information about gambling and gambling disorders. If your school does not include this information on its student health website, consider adding a section or creating a website that discusses the following topics:

• The Institution’s policies
• Local, state and federal laws on gambling
• Types of gambling
• Rates of gambling disorders
• Risk factors for gambling disorders
• Types of gambling and warning signs of problem gambling
• Gambling disorders and its association to drug and alcohol abuse 
• Where to find help on campus
• How to make responsible decisions about gambling
• Additional resources on gambling and gambling disorders

Disseminate Materials 

There are many opportunities to distribute materials on gambling and gambling disorders to students, including your student health center, student center, student dormitories, or during orientation. Here are some educational materials that you can use.  

College Gambling: Play it Safe

This brochure is a guide for college students and includes the following information:

• What is gambling?
• Know the Legal Gambling Age
• Tips to Gamble Responsibly
• Problem Gambling
  • Warning Signs of a Gambling Problem
• Getting Help
• Additional Resources

Download the Low-Res brochure

Download the High-Res brochure

Fact Sheets

These three fact sheets provide an overview of research on gambling disorders and gambling issues on college campuses:

• Gambling Disorders: Learn more about the prevalence of gambling disorders, how they are diagnosed and treated, and risk factors associated with the condition.
• Gambling on College Campuses: Learn more about the prevalence of gambling on college campuses and the percentage of universities that have adopted gambling policies to address this issue.
• Gambling Disorders among College Students: Learn more about how gambling can negatively affect college students and why they are more prone to risky behaviors.  

Poster

This poster brings attention to the issue of problem gambling and lists CollegeGambling.org as a resource for students to find more information.

Download the 11x17 poster

Download the 22x28 poster

Stickers

These stickers direct students to CollegeGambling.org to find more information on gambling and gambling disorders.

Download the stickers

Responsible Gambling Resources

Some students over 21 may visit casinos during their time in college; in many states, students may play the lottery once they turn 18. Campus health professionals need to be aware of the resources available to help students of legal age to gamble make responsible decisions when gambling and ensure students understand the odds of the games. The American Gaming Association (AGA) has made the following resources available:

Keeping it Fun:  A Guide to Responsible Gaming

Casino gambling is one of America’s favorite forms of entertainment, and for a vast majority of Americans it is just that – entertainment. This brochure outlines the characteristics of responsible gambling and tips for setting personal guidelines when visiting a casino.

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The House Advantage: A Guide to Understanding the Odds

This publication explains the house advantage, providing typical ranges for specific games, along with other factors that should be taken into account when betting on casino games, such as the amount wagered, the length of time played, and, to a degree, a player’s skill level. It also debunks common myths about gambling and provides an explanation of regulatory procedures in place to ensure all games in a casino are fair.

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Taking the Mystery Out of the Machine: A Guide to Understanding Slot Machines

While a significant majority of gamblers say slot machines are their favorite form of casino entertainment, most people know very little about how slots are developed or how they work. The brochure provides digestible information about how slots are operated, developed and regulated, and uses common language to debunk many players’ most widely held myths about slot machines.

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