The high incidence of gambling on college campuses is not just limited to student-athletes, it extends to the general student body. A growing consensus of research reveals that the rates of pathological and problem gambling among college students are higher than any other segment of the population. As you can see, there is reason to be concerned about the impact of gambling on today's youth. It should not surprise anyone that the growth of Internet gambling presents a whole new list of potential dangers on college campuses. Internet gambling provides college students with the opportunity to place wagers on professional and college sporting events from the privacy of their campus residence.
Internet gambling offers students virtual anonymity.
With nothing more than a credit card, the possibility exists for any student-athlete to place a wager via the Internet and then attempt to influence the outcome of the contest while participating on the court or playing field. But the very real potential for point shaving incidents is not the only troubling aspect of Internet gambling. If left unchecked, the growth of Internet gambling may be fueled further by college students. Many college students have unlimited use of the Internet and most residence halls are wired for Internet access. Furthermore, college students now have the means to place wagers over the Internet.