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.

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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