University Encourages Gambling

11/03/2008		University Encourages Gambling
Home History Games News Dictionary		The University of New Brunswick is hosting an interesting learning method to teach college students the dangers of addictive gambling, especially in online casinos. They’ve set up booths that allow students to do just that: gamble online. A booth has been set up in the St Johns Ward Chipman Library on campus at the University of Brunswick by representatives for the Responsible Gaming Council. The games accessible to students to bet on are all approved websites, but do not limit the actual money wagered by the students; they are merely approved online casinos. The program is titled “Know the Score” and is defined as an “interactive problem gambling awareness program.” The program is two-fold: it not only allows students to experience the online gaming environment, but it is also paired with a 5-question survey, given before the students are permitted to log on. The coordinator for the gaming council, Kathleen Baldwin, is accompanied by five other Know the Score representatives when the questions are submitted to students. Baldwin says that, “…all of the questions are research based so we know that these are some of the myths out there about gambling.” The first of the five is in regards to students’ opinions as to whether online poker play is a good or bad idea to make a little extra money. Reportedly, as many as one in five young adults believe the answer is yes. The second is related, and more directed at the theme- asking students if going back, whether you win or lose, to play a second time is a good idea. Baldwin reports this as a myth as well. All of the questions are targeted to teach student the warning signs of problem gambling, and instruct as how to play responsibly in online casinos. One of the students who stopped to participate admitted to having struggled with gaming addictions in the past. While playing, he once again was able to recognize the signs to beginning obsession and ceased his game play. Part of Baldwin’s responsibility is to guide students with addictions to where help can be found on campus. Students who take the quiz on campus are automatically entered to win a $1,500 scholarship just for participating. The program is also being sponsored by the Atlantic Lottery Corporation.

11/03/2008

University Encourages Gambling

The University of New Brunswick is hosting an interesting learning method to teach college students the dangers of addictive gambling, especially in online casinos. They’ve set up booths that allow students to do just that: gamble online.

A booth has been set up in the St Johns Ward Chipman Library on campus at the University of Brunswick by representatives for the Responsible Gaming Council. The games accessible to students to bet on are all approved websites, but do not limit the actual money wagered by the students; they are merely approved online casinos. The program is titled “Know the Score” and is defined as an “interactive problem gambling awareness program.” The program is two-fold: it not only allows students to experience the online gaming environment, but it is also paired with a 5-question survey, given before the students are permitted to log on. The coordinator for the gaming council, Kathleen Baldwin, is accompanied by five other Know the Score representatives when the questions are submitted to students. Baldwin says that, “…all of the questions are research based so we know that these are some of the myths out there about gambling.” The first of the five is in regards to students’ opinions as to whether online poker play is a good or bad idea to make a little extra money. Reportedly, as many as one in five young adults believe the answer is yes. The second is related, and more directed at the theme- asking students if going back, whether you win or lose, to play a second time is a good idea. Baldwin reports this as a myth as well.

All of the questions are targeted to teach student the warning signs of problem gambling, and instruct as how to play responsibly in online casinos. One of the students who stopped to participate admitted to having struggled with gaming addictions in the past. While playing, he once again was able to recognize the signs to beginning obsession and ceased his game play. Part of Baldwin’s responsibility is to guide students with addictions to where help can be found on campus.

Students who take the quiz on campus are automatically entered to win a $1,500 scholarship just for participating. The program is also being sponsored by the Atlantic Lottery Corporation.