Gambling in College

1. Gambling in College This presentation furnished by Julie Hynes, Lane County H&HS. For questions: (541) 682-3928; Julie.Hynes@co.lane.or.us. This presentation was created with PowerPoint 2002 and has been modified to run with PowerPoint 2000 and later versions. This presentation furnished by Julie Hynes, Lane County H&HS. For questions: (541) 682-3928; Julie.Hynes@co.lane.or.us. This presentation was created with PowerPoint 2002 and has been modified to run with PowerPoint 2000 and later versions.

2. Total Gambling: $1.18 billion spent in Oregon on all forms of gambling in 2002 (Source: ECONorthwest, 2003). 1.18 billion includes Lottery, casinos, racing (horse & dog), bingo, etc.. Sales per adult: $447 Oregon Lottery: Net sales of $937 million in fiscal year 2005. (Per adult: $347). Oregon is one of only five states with video lottery games (i.e., video poker) (NASPL, 2004). As of October 2004, the Oregon Lottery operated 10,238 video poker machines in over 2,000 bars and taverns across the state (Oregon Lottery, 2004). 2004: A ninth tribal casino opened in Oregon. Oregon tribal casinos offer over 6,000 slot machines and over 100 table games. Also in 2004: Keno every 4 minutes, new Lottery Click&Play CD-ROM-based game. 2005: Video slots went in throughout Oregon. Currently there is talk about off-reservation tribal casinos, non-tribal private casinos, and even state-sponsored casinos. This is all legal gambling. Then there�s gambling that isn�t legal. Each year, between $80 - $380 Billion is bet illegally on sporting events (National Gambling Impact Study Commission). The FBI has reported than an excess of $2.5 billion is wagered on the NCAA Tournament each year.Total Gambling: $1.18 billion spent in Oregon on all forms of gambling in 2002 (Source: ECONorthwest, 2003). 1.18 billion includes Lottery, casinos, racing (horse & dog), bingo, etc.. Sales per adult: $447 Oregon Lottery: Net sales of $937 million in fiscal year 2005. (Per adult: $347). Oregon is one of only five states with video lottery games (i.e., video poker) (NASPL, 2004). As of October 2004, the Oregon Lottery operated 10,238 video poker machines in over 2,000 bars and taverns across the state (Oregon Lottery, 2004). 2004: A ninth tribal casino opened in Oregon. Oregon tribal casinos offer over 6,000 slot machines and over 100 table games. Also in 2004: Keno every 4 minutes, new Lottery Click&Play CD-ROM-based game. 2005: Video slots went in throughout Oregon. Currently there is talk about off-reservation tribal casinos, non-tribal private casinos, and even state-sponsored casinos. This is all legal gambling. Then there�s gambling that isn�t legal. Each year, between $80 - $380 Billion is bet illegally on sporting events (National Gambling Impact Study Commission). The FBI has reported than an excess of $2.5 billion is wagered on the NCAA Tournament each year.

3. Gambling in Oregon Video gaming: Poker Slots (July 2005) CD-Rom/Internet (Click&Play) Bingo: �charitable� gaming Poker/cards: �social� gaming Video gaming: Poker Slots (July 2005) CD-Rom/Internet (Click&Play) Bingo: �charitable� gaming Poker/cards: �social� gaming

4. �A� Host of Gambling Trends Availability Accessibility Acceptability Age Availability: Increased availability in general of gambling opportunities (casinos, video poker, Internet, etc.). Oregon has more types of gambling available than most other states; one of only 5 states to offer video lottery, the only state to offer state-sponsored sports gambling (Sports Action Lottery, available until 2007). Access: Video lottery: over 10,000 machines across Oregon in restaurants, bars, taverns & delis; online gambling everywhere. Trend toward mobile gambling (e.g., software on mobile phones), satellite channel offers horseracing, gambling opportunities. Acceptability: Viewed as a harmless alternative to youth drug or alcohol use (considered a fun social activity) Youths� parents/families gamble more than ever (gambling has become a family activity) 40-68% of youth gamble with family members (Gupta & Derevensky, 1997; Moore & Ohtsuka, 1997) 80-90% of parents report knowing their children gamble for money and do not object (Ladouceur, Vitaro, Cote & Dumont, 2001) 77% of adolescents reported their parents purchased lottery tickets for them (Derevensky & Gupta, 2002; Felsher, Derevensky & Gupta, in press) Age: Types of gambling that attract youth are more available (video games, Internet, TV poker/blackjack shows) More peers gambling (sports betting, playing cards, bets on games of skill against each other, etc.) Advertising: More positive gambling exposure/messages than ever (Media messages, TV shows, commercials, casino nights on campuses, bingo/fundraisers in schools, etc.) Attractiveness: types of gambling more attractive than ever (video games, 1st generation to use video games; branded slots, etc.) Adrenaline: Loma Linda University researcher Durand Jacobs: �Young males seek excitement from pervasive boredom. Gambling is like an upper drug, such as cocaine. It produces abnormal arousal levels.� Neuron study: gambling affects the brain in the same way as cocaine. Areas of the brain stimulated by anticipation & experience of gambling are similar to those stimulated by euphoria-inducing drugs. Availability: Increased availability in general of gambling opportunities (casinos, video poker, Internet, etc.). Oregon has more types of gambling available than most other states; one of only 5 states to offer video lottery, the only state to offer state-sponsored sports gambling (Sports Action Lottery, available until 2007). Access: Video lottery: over 10,000 machines across Oregon in restaurants, bars, taverns & delis; online gambling everywhere. Trend toward mobile gambling (e.g., software on mobile phones), satellite channel offers horseracing, gambling opportunities. Acceptability: Viewed as a harmless alternative to youth drug or alcohol use (considered a fun social activity) Youths� parents/families gamble more than ever (gambling has become a family activity) 40-68% of youth gamble with family members (Gupta & Derevensky, 1997; Moore & Ohtsuka, 1997) 80-90% of parents report knowing their children gamble for money and do not object (Ladouceur, Vitaro, Cote & Dumont, 2001) 77% of adolescents reported their parents purchased lottery tickets for them (Derevensky & Gupta, 2002; Felsher, Derevensky & Gupta, in press) Age: Types of gambling that attract youth are more available (video games, Internet, TV poker/blackjack shows) More peers gambling (sports betting, playing cards, bets on games of skill against each other, etc.) Advertising: More positive gambling exposure/messages than ever (Media messages, TV shows, commercials, casino nights on campuses, bingo/fundraisers in schools, etc.) Attractiveness: types of gambling more attractive than ever (video games, 1st generation to use video games; branded slots, etc.) Adrenaline: Loma Linda University researcher Durand Jacobs: �Young males seek excitement from pervasive boredom. Gambling is like an upper drug, such as cocaine. It produces abnormal arousal levels.� Neuron study: gambling affects the brain in the same way as cocaine. Areas of the brain stimulated by anticipation & experience of gambling are similar to those stimulated by euphoria-inducing drugs.

5. More Popular than Ever� �It�s crazy on campus�It�s absolutely the thing to do right now.� Few studies have been done to methodically document the pervasiveness of college gambling and its Internet variants are just beginning to gain attention. "We didn't even have a category for Internet gambling prior to this year," says Tom Tucker, executive director of the CCPG and vice president of the National Council on Problem Gambling. "But clearly the majority of Net gamblers are college kids, and it's a growing problem." (2002) Try to go a couple of days without seeing billboards like this, ads on TV� �It�s crazy on campus�It�s absolutely the thing to do right now.� Few studies have been done to methodically document the pervasiveness of college gambling and its Internet variants are just beginning to gain attention. "We didn't even have a category for Internet gambling prior to this year," says Tom Tucker, executive director of the CCPG and vice president of the National Council on Problem Gambling. "But clearly the majority of Net gamblers are college kids, and it's a growing problem." (2002) Try to go a couple of days without seeing billboards like this, ads on TV�

6. Parents, friends, TV, radio, billboards �It�s crazy on campus�It�s absolutely the thing to do right now.� Fantasy football Few studies have been done to methodically document the pervasiveness of college gambling and its Internet variants are just beginning to gain attention. "We didn't even have a category for Internet gambling prior to this year," says Tom Tucker, executive director of the CCPG and vice president of the National Council on Problem Gambling. "But clearly the majority of Net gamblers are college kids, and it's a growing problem." (2002) Parents, friends, TV, radio, billboards �It�s crazy on campus�It�s absolutely the thing to do right now.� Fantasy football Few studies have been done to methodically document the pervasiveness of college gambling and its Internet variants are just beginning to gain attention. "We didn't even have a category for Internet gambling prior to this year," says Tom Tucker, executive director of the CCPG and vice president of the National Council on Problem Gambling. "But clearly the majority of Net gamblers are college kids, and it's a growing problem." (2002)

7. Try to go even a day (if you have cable) without running across one of the many new television shows focused on gambling. Poker, poker, poker! Some tidbits on this big trend: The U.S. Playing Card Company produced more than 1 billion poker chips in the last three years, nearly half of them since 2004 (U.S. Playing Card Company, 2005) Worldwide online poker revenue jumped to more than $1 billion last year, up from $365 million in 2003 and is expected to hit $2.4 billion in 2005 (Christiansen Capital Advisors, 2005) The �World Poker Tour� series on cable�s travel channel drew an average of 1.5 million viewers in 2004 (Nielson Media Research, 2004) Commerce Casino in Los Angeles, a charter member of the �World Poker Tour,� has seen a 10%-15% increase in its poker business since the show's first season, according to the casino�s marketing/entertainment manager. A search on the word �poker� on Amazon.com (Hynes, 11/15/05) revealed over 3,000 links to products.Try to go even a day (if you have cable) without running across one of the many new television shows focused on gambling. Poker, poker, poker! Some tidbits on this big trend: The U.S. Playing Card Company produced more than 1 billion poker chips in the last three years, nearly half of them since 2004 (U.S. Playing Card Company, 2005) Worldwide online poker revenue jumped to more than $1 billion last year, up from $365 million in 2003 and is expected to hit $2.4 billion in 2005 (Christiansen Capital Advisors, 2005) The �World Poker Tour� series on cable�s travel channel drew an average of 1.5 million viewers in 2004 (Nielson Media Research, 2004) Commerce Casino in Los Angeles, a charter member of the �World Poker Tour,� has seen a 10%-15% increase in its poker business since the show's first season, according to the casino�s marketing/entertainment manager. A search on the word �poker� on Amazon.com (Hynes, 11/15/05) revealed over 3,000 links to products.

8. Ben Affleck one of first stars of this show Bravo: 1.6 million viewers for celebrity poker (still higher than the ~1 million or so that watch NHL)Ben Affleck one of first stars of this show Bravo: 1.6 million viewers for celebrity poker (still higher than the ~1 million or so that watch NHL)

9. World Series of Poker, used to be on ESPN2 in the middle of the night. Now you can catch it any time of day. World Series of Blackjack now on what formerly was called the Game Show Network. The channel changed its motto to �the network for games� in March 2004�the same time this new show came out. Coincidence? World Series of Poker, used to be on ESPN2 in the middle of the night. Now you can catch it any time of day. World Series of Blackjack now on what formerly was called the Game Show Network. The channel changed its motto to �the network for games� in March 2004�the same time this new show came out. Coincidence?

10. Collegepokerchampionships.com link � online poker companies targeting students with tournaments (no warnings of problem, no helpline #) �Colleges have a fine poker playing tradition, and poker is often an integral part of campus life. Fraternity houses are famous for their poker games and off-campus cigar shops offering poker card nights are a growing trend. With the explosion of online poker it seems natural to hold a tournament where poker-playing students from all colleges can come together and test their skills against each other, at the same time competing for large scholarship awards. � Hosted by royalvegaspoker.comCollegepokerchampionships.com link � online poker companies targeting students with tournaments (no warnings of problem, no helpline #) �Colleges have a fine poker playing tradition, and poker is often an integral part of campus life. Fraternity houses are famous for their poker games and off-campus cigar shops offering poker card nights are a growing trend. With the explosion of online poker it seems natural to hold a tournament where poker-playing students from all colleges can come together and test their skills against each other, at the same time competing for large scholarship awards. � Hosted by royalvegaspoker.com

11. SPORTS BETS About 30% of U.S. college students will gamble on sports this year (NCPG) Only states where sports wagering is legal: Nevada Oregon According to the National Council on Problem Gambling, about 4.5 million of the nation's 15.3 million college students (29%) will gamble on sports this year Sports �lines� are in practically every newspaper across the nation. But did you know it�s technically only legal to wager through Vegas? Nevada and Oregon are the only states in the union in which sports betting is legal. Only the State Lottery form in Oregon is legal�Oregon is the only state to offer state-sponsored sports gambling (Sports Action Lottery, available until 2007) Each year, between $80-$380 BILLION is bet illegally on sporting events (National Gambling Impact Study Commission) The FBI estimates that in excess of $2.5 billion is wagered on the NCAA Tournament each year According to the National Council on Problem Gambling, about 4.5 million of the nation's 15.3 million college students (29%) will gamble on sports this year Sports �lines� are in practically every newspaper across the nation. But did you know it�s technically only legal to wager through Vegas? Nevada and Oregon are the only states in the union in which sports betting is legal. Only the State Lottery form in Oregon is legal�Oregon is the only state to offer state-sponsored sports gambling (Sports Action Lottery, available until 2007) Each year, between $80-$380 BILLION is bet illegally on sporting events (National Gambling Impact Study Commission) The FBI estimates that in excess of $2.5 billion is wagered on the NCAA Tournament each year

12. A NEW CAMPUS FAVORITE: INTERNET GAMBLING More than 1,400 Internet casinos All offshore Concerns So new that effects are not well studied Not much legal oversight or protection Very easy to hide Done in isolation Accelerated progression to problem gambling Harvard researcher Christine Reilly on college online gambling: "The Internet is quick and easy and offers instant gratification. It leaves you very little time to think. You just act without noting the drawbacks." Currently, all online casinos are based in offshore locations like the Caribbean, Australia and the United Kingdom. U.S. has no legal jurisdiction to regulate these sites. Poker and all casino games, sports bets, who will become president�practically anything can be bet upon on the Internet. Accelerated progression: studies have found that people who engaged in Internet gambling and sought treatment had developed problems with their gambling at a much faster rate with the Internet than with other forms of gambling.Harvard researcher Christine Reilly on college online gambling: "The Internet is quick and easy and offers instant gratification. It leaves you very little time to think. You just act without noting the drawbacks." Currently, all online casinos are based in offshore locations like the Caribbean, Australia and the United Kingdom. U.S. has no legal jurisdiction to regulate these sites. Poker and all casino games, sports bets, who will become president�practically anything can be bet upon on the Internet. Accelerated progression: studies have found that people who engaged in Internet gambling and sought treatment had developed problems with their gambling at a much faster rate with the Internet than with other forms of gambling.

13. WHEN IT GETS TO BE TOO MUCH Rate of problem gambling among college students is about 5.6% (Shaffer & Hall, 2001) About 15 percent of college students at least at risk for gambling problems (Neighbors, University of Washington) We know that the majority of people gamble without many negative consequences. However, for a small percentage of people, gambling becomes a serious problem. This is a group that�s considered vulnerable. This is a group that�s considered vulnerable. About 1 in 20 college students have a problem with gambling, and a total of about 15 percent are considered �at risk� for developing a problem. 12% of hot-line calls nationwide come from people younger than 25, according to Arnie Wexler, former head of New Jersey's Council on Compulsive Gambling. Problem gamblers between the ages of 18 and 25: lose an average of $30,000 each year rack up $20,000 to $25,000 in credit card debt (California Council on Problem Gambling) FYI only-- The average college student receives about 25 credit card solicitations per semester (National Public Radio) Rate of 5.6% -- meta-analysis of published studies of college prevalence rates.We know that the majority of people gamble without many negative consequences. However, for a small percentage of people, gambling becomes a serious problem. This is a group that�s considered vulnerable. This is a group that�s considered vulnerable. About 1 in 20 college students have a problem with gambling, and a total of about 15 percent are considered �at risk� for developing a problem. 12% of hot-line calls nationwide come from people younger than 25, according to Arnie Wexler, former head of New Jersey's Council on Compulsive Gambling. Problem gamblers between the ages of 18 and 25: lose an average of $30,000 each year rack up $20,000 to $25,000 in credit card debt (California Council on Problem Gambling) FYI only-- The average college student receives about 25 credit card solicitations per semester (National Public Radio) Rate of 5.6% -- meta-analysis of published studies of college prevalence rates.

14. AT HIGH RISK:Rates of Problem Gambling by Age This is a group that�s considered vulnerable. About 1 in 20 college students have a problem with gambling, and a total of about 15 percent are considered �at risk� for developing a problem. (Rate of 5.6% -- meta-analysis of published studies of college prevalence rates). Problem gamblers between the ages of 18 and 25 lose an average of $30,000 each year , and rack up $20,000 to $25,000 in credit card debt (California Council on Problem Gambling) Why the younger populations? Do they grow out of it? Or is the rate increasing due to the availability, accessibility, trends, etc that we talked about?...We think they are more at risk because they are at an age in which people engage in more risk-taking activities (e.g., alcohol/drugs, sexual behavior). College students are often able to first engage in legalized gambling, have less parental monitoring, and are generally more prone to engage in �experimental� excessive behaviors that they may outgrow. A few other tidbits: Adult studies reveal 8-12 years from gambling onset to pathological gambling, youth much quicker Many pathological gamblers report that they started gambling seriously at 9 or 10 years old (Wynne, Smith, & Jacobs, 1996)This is a group that�s considered vulnerable. About 1 in 20 college students have a problem with gambling, and a total of about 15 percent are considered �at risk� for developing a problem. (Rate of 5.6% -- meta-analysis of published studies of college prevalence rates). Problem gamblers between the ages of 18 and 25 lose an average of $30,000 each year , and rack up $20,000 to $25,000 in credit card debt (California Council on Problem Gambling) Why the younger populations? Do they grow out of it? Or is the rate increasing due to the availability, accessibility, trends, etc that we talked about?...We think they are more at risk because they are at an age in which people engage in more risk-taking activities (e.g., alcohol/drugs, sexual behavior). College students are often able to first engage in legalized gambling, have less parental monitoring, and are generally more prone to engage in �experimental� excessive behaviors that they may outgrow. A few other tidbits: Adult studies reveal 8-12 years from gambling onset to pathological gambling, youth much quicker Many pathological gamblers report that they started gambling seriously at 9 or 10 years old (Wynne, Smith, & Jacobs, 1996)

15. IMPLICATIONS: MORE THAN JUST MONEY Debt/loss of property Family and social breakups Loss of job Depression, suicide Increased rates of bankruptcies, crimes (theft, robbery, fraud, forgery, embezzlement) to finance gambling Other risky behaviors concurrent Gamblers in Oregon�s treatment programs reported (Moore & Marotta, in press): Financial problems Average gambling-related debt: $23,127 total gambling related debt in Oregon: >$25.7 million Not paying bills on time: 55% Employment problems: 20% reported problems with job Crime: 23% reported committing crimes to finance gambling Depression: Over 6% made suicidal attempts Relationship problems 36% reported relationship problems Concurrent alcohol or drug problems* Alcohol 27% Drugs 11% *Researchers suspect that these numbers underestimate the true co-occurrence, likely because these problems are self-reported (All treatment figures available online at www.gamblingaddiction.org)Gamblers in Oregon�s treatment programs reported (Moore & Marotta, in press): Financial problems Average gambling-related debt: $23,127 total gambling related debt in Oregon: >$25.7 million Not paying bills on time: 55% Employment problems: 20% reported problems with job Crime: 23% reported committing crimes to finance gambling Depression: Over 6% made suicidal attempts Relationship problems 36% reported relationship problems Concurrent alcohol or drug problems* Alcohol 27% Drugs 11% *Researchers suspect that these numbers underestimate the true co-occurrence, likely because these problems are self-reported (All treatment figures available online at www.gamblingaddiction.org)

16. RELATIONSHIP OF PG TO OTHER PROBLEMS Among college problem gamblers, significantly greater: tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana use binge drinking number of negative outcomes from drug and alcohol use binge eating and efforts at weight control Optional slide: use if audience interested in the stats. Gambling questions added to a student survey in of Connecticut St. Univ. students in 2000 (n=1,348) Problem gamblers compared with social gamblers Optional slide: use if audience interested in the stats. Gambling questions added to a student survey in of Connecticut St. Univ. students in 2000 (n=1,348) Problem gamblers compared with social gamblers

17. �TYPICAL� COLLEGE PROBLEM GAMBLER Male Weekly or daily user of alcohol or illicit drugs Relatively high disposable income Had been raised by a parent with a gambling problem NOT associated with problem gambling: Amount of credit card debt GPA School class level Optional slide. Use if audience may be interested in these stats. ONE study of 2 Minnesota universities that are located within a short distance from high-stakes gambling Optional slide. Use if audience may be interested in these stats. ONE study of 2 Minnesota universities that are located within a short distance from high-stakes gambling

18. TELLING THE DIFFERENCE

19. GAMBLING & COLLEGE ATHLETICS Second part of presentation. Or you could switch around a few slides and make this its own presentation.Second part of presentation. Or you could switch around a few slides and make this its own presentation.

20. ATHLETES VS. NON-ATHLETES General gambling: Athletes 81% Non-athletes 81% 28% of athletes gambled on athletic events Rate of problem gambling: Athletes 6.2% Non-athletes 3.3% Southeastern Conference study.Southeastern Conference study.

21. MOST POPULAR GAMBLING ACTIVITIES AMONG ATHLETES Sports betting 25% gambled on sports 4% gambled on events they were involved in Playing cards for money Lotteries Casino games Casino-style machines (e.g., slots & video poker) Miller, T.W., Adams, J.M., Kraus, R.F., Clayton, R., Miller, J.M., Anderson, J., Ogilvie, B. (2001). Sports Medicine. 31 (3); 145-152 Miller, T.W., Adams, J.M., Kraus, R.F., Clayton, R., Miller, J.M., Anderson, J., Ogilvie, B. (2001). Sports Medicine. 31 (3); 145-152

22. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN STUDY 45% of male athletes gamble on sports 45% of male athletes gamble on sports

23. NO SAFE BET: DANGERS OF ATHLETE PROBLEM GAMBLING Athletic & academic failure Crime Relationship problems Alcohol & substance abuse Debt Depression & suicide NCAA repercussions Risks�. Removal from team, expulsion from college, humiliation in the media, embarrassment to family and team, banishment from professional sports, financial and/or physical ruin, incarceration Risks�. Removal from team, expulsion from college, humiliation in the media, embarrassment to family and team, banishment from professional sports, financial and/or physical ruin, incarceration

24. NCAA RULES FOR STUDENT ATHLETES �You may not place any bet of any sort on any college or professional sports event.� �You may not give information to anyone who does place bets on college or professional sports.�

25. ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM ON CAMPUS Policies: Introduce gambling language in student conduct code Campus-based program recommendations: Campus counseling services Curriculum infusion � gambling with addictions courses, etc. Prevention programs: Provide awareness education, including available help resources for gambling and other disorders Resident hall advisor training Recommendations � Policies: �Provide zero-tolerance policy for gambling activities on campus � consider Internet policies Education: �Provide awareness education, including available help resources for gambling and other disorders Campus-based program recommendations: �Campus counseling services �Curriculum infusion / Prevention programs Screening: �Provide screening for athletes as part of a routine annual physical �As a primary, inexpensive measure, could use �Lie/Bet� questions to rule out problem gambling behaviors �Have you ever felt the need to bet more and more money? �Have you ever had to lie to people important to you about how much you gambled? Policy: �Develop a comprehensive Code of Conduct for athletes that specify standards for activities such as gambling Greeks: Student health offices Recommendations � Policies: �Provide zero-tolerance policy for gambling activities on campus � consider Internet policies Education: �Provide awareness education, including available help resources for gambling and other disorders Campus-based program recommendations: �Campus counseling services �Curriculum infusion / Prevention programs Screening: �Provide screening for athletes as part of a routine annual physical �As a primary, inexpensive measure, could use �Lie/Bet� questions to rule out problem gambling behaviors �Have you ever felt the need to bet more and more money? �Have you ever had to lie to people important to you about how much you gambled? Policy: �Develop a comprehensive Code of Conduct for athletes that specify standards for activities such as gambling Greeks: Student health offices

26. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COLLEGE ATHLETICS Athletic screening: Part of a routine annual physical Two questions to rule out problem gambling behaviors Have you ever felt the need to bet more and more money? Have you ever had to lie to people important to you about how much you gambled? Athletic policy Screening: Provide screening for athletes as part of a routine annual physical Two questions are called the �Lie-Bet�: primary, inexpensive measure; found valid & reliable in RULING OUT a problem. If either answer is �yes�, refer to counseling for follow-up. Policy: Develop a comprehensive Code of Conduct for athletes that specify standards for activities such as gambling Screening: Provide screening for athletes as part of a routine annual physical Two questions are called the �Lie-Bet�: primary, inexpensive measure; found valid & reliable in RULING OUT a problem. If either answer is �yes�, refer to counseling for follow-up. Policy: Develop a comprehensive Code of Conduct for athletes that specify standards for activities such as gambling

27. GETTING HELP IN YOUR AREA 1-877-2-STOP-NOW Help Line, available 24 hrs, every day Your treatment agency name here Treatment is free for gamblers and loved ones More tidbits about your regional treatment agency here Marotta, 2004: Six months after gamblers left treatment, 80% reported that they either no longer gambled or gambled much less than before treatment. In states (OR, WA, LA) with systems in place to provide problem gambling services, problem gambling prevalence declined an average of 22 (Volberg, 2001) In states without problem gambling services (MT & ND), the rate of problem gambling increased an average of 35% (Volberg, 2001) BUT�few people are seeking help Lack of awareness & education about problem Funding to advertise availability of help Stigma Marotta, 2004: Six months after gamblers left treatment, 80% reported that they either no longer gambled or gambled much less than before treatment. In states (OR, WA, LA) with systems in place to provide problem gambling services, problem gambling prevalence declined an average of 22 (Volberg, 2001) In states without problem gambling services (MT & ND), the rate of problem gambling increased an average of 35% (Volberg, 2001) BUT�few people are seeking help Lack of awareness & education about problem Funding to advertise availability of help Stigma

28. FOR MORE INFORMATION Your name Your agency Your phone Your email address