ROGA partners with RG trio to roll out national college education program
Trade body unveils the Know Your Play scheme to deliver in-person and online support for college-aged young people around gambling-related harms
The Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA) has partnered with three other responsible gambling (RG) groups to launch a national college education campaign across North America.
The Know Your Play program has seen ROGA team up with EPIC Global Solutions, Kindbridge Behavioral Health, and the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC).
The quartet will aim to provide college-aged students with “detailed content focused on responsible gaming, mental health and wellbeing, and financial literacy.”
Know Your Play will consists of a series of digital learning tools, resources, and videos to inform young people of the risks associated with gambling.
Topics such as impulse control, stress, and the mechanics of sports betting and online casino will also be available for users.
ROGA said that college-aged young adults not attending university or college would also be able to access the program.
Extended resources are set to be deployed to select universities via a pilot scheme, the trade body added.
The campaign will now roll out across campuses in the coming weeks, with in-person workshops being used in tandem with the online platform.
ROGA was formed in March 2024 and counts leading North American operators among its ranks, including FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, PENN Entertainment, and Hard Rock Digital.
Bet365, Fanatics, and Bally’s make up the remainder of the group, which represents around 85% of the US online gambling industry.
Dr Jennifer Shatley, ROGA executive director, said: “College students are learning to navigate newfound financial independence and equipping this age group with resources to make informed decisions that can build good financial habits will serve them throughout their lives, whether they engage in gaming or not.
“While previous programs have focused on student-athletes, our campaign intends to educate the broader student population about responsible gaming concepts that can help this age group set realistic expectations and see gaming as a form of entertainment, not as a way of making money.”
Sarah McCarthy, RGC CEO, added: “College students face an increased risk of harm from gambling, making prevention education essential in protecting this important audience.
“This campaign will equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed decisions should they choose to gamble.
“By providing valuable information, digital tools, and resources, we are empowering young adults to approach gambling with a lower-risk mindset and reduce potential harm.”
Earlier this month, Penn State issued a warning to students over the negative impact of sports betting across campus.