The National Football League (NFL) has partnered with the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) to address concerns about gambling behaviours among college athletes and students.
Through the NFL Foundation, the league is donating $600,000 over three years to support independent, peer-reviewed research led by the ICRG.
The research will explore the prevalence, risk factors, and impacts of gambling among college students, and help develop data-driven prevention strategies and education programs to reduce gambling-related harm.
Alongside this initiative, the NFL will fund an update to the ICRG’s Talking with Children About Gambling educational resources, which will give parents, coaches, and educators practical guidance on how to prevent gambling exposure before college.
“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 behaviours among college athletes and students,” said NFL senior vice president of social responsibility Anna Isaacson.
“This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to promoting responsible gambling and fostering a safe and supportive environment for athletes, fans, and communities.”
Arthur Paikowsky, president of ICRG, commented: “The NFL has once again demonstrated its commitment to player and fan protection by supporting this critical research targeting young adults.
“The NFL and ICRG together will make a meaningful contribution to understanding and implementing policies and programs that support a safer gambling environment.”