The Bad

Sports Betting on Campuses: This week, the House Committee on Education and Workforce held a hearing on the increase of sports gambling on college campuses, which is now legal in 39 states. Last year, Americans wagered $167 billion through sportsbooks. On college campuses, students are spending significant money on bets and exhibiting signs of gambling disorders. The hearing’s witnesses outlined the benefits of screening students for gambling issues and the need for early intervention, which can help students receive treatment. This hearing indicated that college campuses lack adequate gambling addiction treatments and resources. I look forward to working with my colleagues to find solutions to this crisis and to help students get the care they need.




