NFL collaborates with ICRG to advance gambling behavior research
The study will focus on college athletes and students.
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- The NFL will help fund an update to the ICRG’s “Talking with Children About Gambling” program
- The league will also aid in independent, peer-reviewed research through its $600,000 contribution
The National Football League (NFL) has teamed up with the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) to address “growing concerns around gambling behaviors among college athletes and students.”
Under the terms of the agreement, the NFL Foundation over the next three years will contribute $600,000. These funds will support the ICRG’s independent, peer-reviewed research into risk factors, prevalence and gambling behavior impacts among college athletes and students.
The NFL will also provide funding to update “Talking with Children About Gambling,” the ICRG’s program that offers educational resources for educators, coaches and parents. These resources provide guidance in helping to prevent gambling exposure among young people before they enter college.
NFL SVP of Social Responsibility Anna Isaacson said, “We’re proud to partner with the ICRG to advance research that can drive meaningful solutions and address a critical gap in the understanding of gambling behaviors among college athletes and students.
“This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to promoting responsible gambling and fostering a safe and supportive environment for athletes, fans, and communities.”
Part of the collaboration will involve raising awareness and encouraging responsible gambling in collaboration with current efforts by the National Council on Problem Gaming and the Responsible Gambling Council.
“The NFL has once again demonstrated its commitment to player and fan protection by supporting this critical research targeting young adults,” said ICRG President Arthur Paikowsky. “The NFL and ICRG together will make a meaningful contribution to understanding and implementing policies and programs that support a safer gambling environment.”
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