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Gambling on college and professional sports and the influence
of attending colleges with differing levels of "sports interest" were
examined among athletes, sports fans, and other students (N = 10,559) at 119
colleges in the United States using multilevel statistical analysis. Athletes
and fans reported more sports gambling compared to other students, with no differences
between athletes and fans. Male students were more likely to gamble than female
students, but gender did not moderate the relationship between athletic participation
and sports gambling. Students attending schools with a greater "sports
interest" were more likely to gamble on college sports after adjusting
for individual characteristics. Athletes, sports fans, and students attending
schools with high "sports interest" are appropriate targets for prevention
efforts.
Key Words: Athletics; Other high risk behaviors
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