NCAA infractions cases centered on sports wagering are “spiking” right now, according to the association’s vice president of enforcement, Jon Duncan. The NCAA released a study Wednesday that underscored why.
A survey of more than 3,500 18-to-22-year-olds found that sports wagering is pervasive, with 58% having engaged in at least one sports betting activity. The survey said that 67% of students living on campus are bettors and tend to bet at a higher frequency; 41% of college students who bet on sports have placed a bet on their school's teams; and 35% have used a student bookmaker.
The survey indicates that gambling advertisers are targeting colleges: 63% of on-campus students recall seeing betting ads, which is a higher rate than in the general population or those who commute/virtually attend college; and 58% of those students indicate they are more likely to bet after seeing the ads.
