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Stressed on Bets

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    • Stop the harassment!  Division I men’s basketball players face the highest levels of abuse tied to sports betting, with 36% reporting social media harassment from bettors. But the issue doesn’t stop online—many athletes also experience mistreatment in real life.  Behind every stat is a real person.  Sports betting is gambling, and the risks are real, financially and mentally. For more information and resources, visit go.unl.edu/stressed_on_bets

    • Every game is watched. The NCAA monitors over 22,000 contests a year to detect game manipulation. Violations can lead to severe consequences, including permanent loss of eligibility.
      Ask yourself, “Is it worth it?” Sports betting is gambling, and the risks are real, financially and mentally. For more information and resources, visit go.unl.edu/stressed_on_bets
    • One missed shot. One dropped pass. One bad game. For some college athletes, that’s all it takes to receive threats, harassment, and blame from sports bettors. 7% of athletes receive threats—and 9% are blamed for someone else’s loss. Don’t make your bet their burden. Behind every bet is a real risk. If you or someone you know needs support, visit go.unl.edu/stressed_on_bets
    • Participation in sports betting among male college athletes increases as you move across divisions. D1:12.6% (~620 athletes), D2: 20.2% (~702 athletes), D3: 30.2% (~1486 athletes). This isn’t just a ‘stat’ it’s a real pattern. Sports betting is gambling, and the risks are real– financially, emotionally, and mentally. To find support and resources, visit go.unl.edu/stressed_on_bets
    • The risks go beyond the game. A former NCAA coach placed over 700 bets totaling $327,000 and was dismissed from his position after violating NCAA gambling rules. Sports betting carries real consequences—affecting finances, mental health, and well-being. To find support and resources, visit go.unl.edu/stressed_on_bets
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    • Every game is watched. The NCAA monitors over 22,000 contests a year to detect game manipulation. Violations can lead to severe consequences, including permanent loss of eligibility.
      Ask yourself, “Is it worth it?” Sports betting is gambling, and the risks are real, financially and mentally. For more information and resources, visit go.unl.edu/stressed_on_bets
    • One missed shot. One dropped pass. One bad game. For some college athletes, that’s all it takes to receive threats, harassment, and blame from sports bettors. 7% of athletes receive threats—and 9% are blamed for someone else’s loss. Don’t make your bet their burden. Behind every bet is a real risk. If you or someone you know needs support, visit go.unl.edu/stressed_on_bets
    • Participation in sports betting among male college athletes increases as you move across divisions. D1:12.6% (~620 athletes), D2: 20.2% (~702 athletes), D3: 30.2% (~1486 athletes). This isn’t just a ‘stat’ it’s a real pattern. Sports betting is gambling, and the risks are real– financially, emotionally, and mentally. To find support and resources, visit go.unl.edu/stressed_on_bets
    • The risks go beyond the game. A former NCAA coach placed over 700 bets totaling $327,000 and was dismissed from his position after violating NCAA gambling rules. Sports betting carries real consequences—affecting finances, mental health, and well-being. To find support and resources, visit go.unl.edu/stressed_on_bets
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    • Every game is watched. The NCAA monitors over 22,000 contests a year to detect game manipulation. Violations can lead to severe consequences, including permanent loss of eligibility.
      Ask yourself, “Is it worth it?” Sports betting is gambling, and the risks are real, financially and mentally. For more information and resources, visit go.unl.edu/stressed_on_bets
    • One missed shot. One dropped pass. One bad game. For some college athletes, that’s all it takes to receive threats, harassment, and blame from sports bettors. 7% of athletes receive threats—and 9% are blamed for someone else’s loss. Don’t make your bet their burden. Behind every bet is a real risk. If you or someone you know needs support, visit go.unl.edu/stressed_on_bets
    • Participation in sports betting among male college athletes increases as you move across divisions. D1:12.6% (~620 athletes), D2: 20.2% (~702 athletes), D3: 30.2% (~1486 athletes). This isn’t just a ‘stat’ it’s a real pattern. Sports betting is gambling, and the risks are real– financially, emotionally, and mentally. To find support and resources, visit go.unl.edu/stressed_on_bets
    • The risks go beyond the game. A former NCAA coach placed over 700 bets totaling $327,000 and was dismissed from his position after violating NCAA gambling rules. Sports betting carries real consequences—affecting finances, mental health, and well-being. To find support and resources, visit go.unl.edu/stressed_on_bets
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    • Break the cycle! 6% of young adults have reported losing upwards of $500 in a day. 70% still believe they’ll make their money through betting. Sports betting is gambling, and the risks are real, financially and mentally. For more information and resources, visit go.unl.edu/stressed_on_bets
    • The odds aren’t just affecting the game. A Siena College Research Institute study found that one-third of online sports bettors have experienced gambling problems personally or through someone they know. But only 9% reach out for help. Behind every bet is a real risk. If you or someone you know needs support, visit go.unl.edu/stressed_on_bets
    • What starts as a game can quickly become an addiction. 65% of Americans believe online sports betting creates compulsive gambling that harms individuals and their families. Sports betting is gambling, and the risks are real– financially, emotionally, and mentally. To find support and resources, visit go.unl.edu/stressed_on_bets
    • More Americans are beginning to see the consequences. 43% of Americans now believe legal sports betting is bad for society, a significant increase from studies conducted years ago. Sports betting carries real consequences—affecting finances, mental health, and well-being. To find support and resources, visit go.unl.edu/stressed_on_bets
    • March Madness isn’t just about basketball anymore. It’s one of the biggest gambling events in the country—and Gen Z is at the center of it. Research links rising sports betting exposure to increased anxiety, stress, and compulsive behavior. Sports betting carries real consequences—affecting finances, mental health, and well-being. To find support and resources, visit go.unl.edu/stressed_on_bets
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    • Break the cycle! 6% of young adults have reported losing upwards of $500 in a day. 70% still believe they’ll make their money through betting. Sports betting is gambling, and the risks are real, financially and mentally. For more information and resources, visit go.unl.edu/stressed_on_bets
    • The odds aren’t just affecting the game. A Siena College Research Institute study found that one-third of online sports bettors have experienced gambling problems personally or through someone they know. But only 9% reach out for help. Behind every bet is a real risk. If you or someone you know needs support, visit go.unl.edu/stressed_on_bets
    • What starts as a game can quickly become an addiction. 65% of Americans believe online sports betting creates compulsive gambling that harms individuals and their families. Sports betting is gambling, and the risks are real– financially, emotionally, and mentally. To find support and resources, visit go.unl.edu/stressed_on_bets
    • More Americans are beginning to see the consequences. 43% of Americans now believe legal sports betting is bad for society, a significant increase from studies conducted years ago. Sports betting carries real consequences—affecting finances, mental health, and well-being. To find support and resources, visit go.unl.edu/stressed_on_bets
    • March Madness isn’t just about basketball anymore. It’s one of the biggest gambling events in the country—and Gen Z is at the center of it. Research links rising sports betting exposure to increased anxiety, stress, and compulsive behavior. Sports betting carries real consequences—affecting finances, mental health, and well-being. To find support and resources, visit go.unl.edu/stressed_on_bets
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    • Break the cycle! 6% of young adults have reported losing upwards of $500 in a day. 70% still believe they’ll make their money through betting. Sports betting is gambling, and the risks are real, financially and mentally. For more information and resources, visit go.unl.edu/stressed_on_bets
    • The odds aren’t just affecting the game. A Siena College Research Institute study found that one-third of online sports bettors have experienced gambling problems personally or through someone they know. But only 9% reach out for help. Behind every bet is a real risk. If you or someone you know needs support, visit go.unl.edu/stressed_on_bets
    • What starts as a game can quickly become an addiction. 65% of Americans believe online sports betting creates compulsive gambling that harms individuals and their families. Sports betting is gambling, and the risks are real– financially, emotionally, and mentally. To find support and resources, visit go.unl.edu/stressed_on_bets
    • More Americans are beginning to see the consequences. 43% of Americans now believe legal sports betting is bad for society, a significant increase from studies conducted years ago. Sports betting carries real consequences—affecting finances, mental health, and well-being. To find support and resources, visit go.unl.edu/stressed_on_bets
    • March Madness isn’t just about basketball anymore. It’s one of the biggest gambling events in the country—and Gen Z is at the center of it. Research links rising sports betting exposure to increased anxiety, stress, and compulsive behavior. Sports betting carries real consequences—affecting finances, mental health, and well-being. To find support and resources, visit go.unl.edu/stressed_on_bets