March 19th, 2026, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
As access to online betting, such as prediction markets, sports gambling, and casino-style games expands, students face heightened exposure during a developmental period already marked by financial stress, social pressure, and risk-taking behavior. High-risk gambling is an increasingly important yet often overlooked issue affecting college students. This presentation examines the prevalence of high-risk gambling among college students, identifies key risk factors, and explores the real-world consequences on academic performance, financial stability, and psychological well-being. Participants will also garner ways to address high-risk gambling on college campuses.
Learning Objectives:
- Define high-risk gambling and how it impacts the young-adult population
- Identify at least 3 key risk factors for high-risk gambling
- Identify at least one way to address high-risk gambling on your college campus
Level up your professional development! CHES/MCHES credits are available for this webinar—purchase the CHES add-on for $10 (members) or $20 (non‑members).
Sponsored by the Ohio State University Higher Education Center for Alcohol & Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery/OSU College of Social Work (MEP113333), a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc., this program (PM113333_031926) is designated for (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to receive up to 1 total category I contact hours in health education. Maximum advance-level contact hours available are 0.
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