{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"SportsEpreneur","title":"21% of College Students Use Education Money to Bet on Sports","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/97f57748\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":633,"description":"More than one in five college students are using financial aid to gamble on sports. This is money meant for tuition, housing, and books.\nIn this episode, Eric Kasimov examines how this is happening, why it’s growing, and what it reveals about college culture, mental health, and the expanding reach of sports betting.\nThis is an audio edition of the SportsEpreneur article, How College Financial Aid Fuels Sports Betting Addiction | A Hidden Crisis — written and read by Eric Kasimov.\nEpisode Highlights\n\n21% of college students admit to using financial aid money for betting\nWhy federal refund rules make this problem nearly impossible to monitor\nThe neuroscience behind why young adults are prone to gambling addiction\nReal stories of students losing control — and what parents can watch for\nWhat universities should be doing to protect their students\nThe connection between sports betting, mental health, and college culture\n\nRead more on college students’ sports betting\n\nHigher Education Inquirer: Student Aid and Student Gambling: A Risky Connection\nUniversity of South Carolina: USC researcher studies the growth of sports gambling\nRutgers Addiction Research Center: The Rise of Sports Betting Among College Students: A Growing Public Health Concern\nInvestopedia: Sports Betting Is Taking Over Young Men’s Time—And Money\n\nResources for Help\nIf you or someone you know is struggling with sports betting or gambling addiction:\n\nNational Problem Gambling Helpline — Call 1-800-522-4700 or text “800GAM” for 24/7 confidential support.\nGamblers Anonymous — A peer-support organization offering local and online meetings for anyone seeking recovery.\n\nRead the full article on College Financial Aid Money Going to Sports Betting\nConnect with SportsEpreneur: X | LinkedIn\nConnect with Eric: X | LinkedIn\nWant your brand featured on SportsEpreneur? Let’s talk →\nEric KasimovEric Kasimov is the founder of SportsEpreneur, part of the KazSource media network. Since launching the platform in 2015, he...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/xnVD5lo-InuYCbkJy3t8DMot3yiB7IaPdbxc-_U877w/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mYjQ3/ZWU3NzBiYjAwZWQ3/NGI3MTAyNjY3NDQz/YTc3My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}