ROGA unveils new college education campaign
12th September 2024 8:59 am GMTThe Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA) has developed a national responsible gambling education campaign for colleges in the United States.
The new campaign has been developed with the help of EPIC Global Solutions, Kindbridge Behavioral Health, and the Responsible Gambling Council, and is expected to launch next year.
It is specifically tailored to the needs of university-aged students and focuses on responsible gambling and financial literacy education.
The financial literacy portion of the education will cover odds, probabilities and the randomness of gambling so as to help young adults better understand the risks associated with gambling.
The education will be open to any college-aged person, whether or not they are enrolled in an education programme. A specifically tailored programme will also be aimed at student-athletes.
"A main goal of ROGA is to promote responsible gaming education and awareness across various audiences, including the college-aged demographic," said ROGA executive director Dr. Jennifer Shatley.
"While there are already great programs focused on student-athletes, there are very few resources currently available to the broader university student population.
"To fill that gap, ROGA is proud to be collaborating with leading organizations that bring diverse expertise and experiences in creating responsible gaming and problem gambling awareness programs that resonate with college-aged audiences."
Teresa Fiore, VP of partnerships at EPIC Global Solutions, commented: “Having delivered in-person education to over 50,000 NCAA student-athletes and staff, EPIC Global Solutions is delighted to work with ROGA to extend this important message to all college students.
"By combining expert knowledge with personal stories of those who have experienced gambling related harm, this education is critical for young adults coming of age in a post-PASPA world."
Daniel Umfleet, founder and CEO of Kindbridge Behavioural Health, added: “At Kindbridge Behavioural Health, we understand the unique challenges that college students face in balancing entertainment options, such as gaming behaviours, with academic and personal responsibilities.
“Partnering with ROGA on this national education campaign is a crucial step toward providing young adults with the tools and knowledge they need to make informed, financially responsible decisions about gaming.”