Author

Jason W. Osborne

Jason W. Osborne

Professor of Statistics, Institute for Responsible Gaming, Lottery, and Sport, Miami University

COMMENTARY

As March Madness looms, growth in legalized sports betting may pose a threat to college athletes

By: - March 13, 2023

When March Madness begins on March 14, 2023, it’s a sure bet that millions of Americans will be making wagers on the annual college basketball tournament. The American Gaming Association estimates that in 2022, 45 million people – or more than 17% of American adults – planned to wager US$3.1 billion on the NCAA tournament. […]