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The NFL is stepping up efforts to promote responsible gambling, with a new partnership focused on young adults and college athletes. Through a collaboration with the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG), the league is backing a research initiative aimed at understanding gambling risks among students and athletes.
The NFL Foundation will contribute $600,000 over the next three years to support the ICRG’s independent studies. The research will explore how gambling affects students, with an emphasis on identifying risk factors and understanding how behavior develops in the college environment.
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Alongside the research funding, the NFL is also supporting the ICRG’s update of “Talking with Children About Gambling.” The program offers tools for teachers, coaches, and parents to help educate young people about gambling before they reach college.
Anna Isaacson, NFL Senior Vice President of Social Responsibility, explained the broader purpose of the partnership. “We’re proud to partner with the ICRG to advance research that can drive meaningful solutions and address a critical gap in the understanding of gambling behaviors among college athletes and students,” she said.
She also noted that the initiative fits into the league’s ongoing efforts around safer gambling. “This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to promoting responsible gambling and fostering a safe and supportive environment for athletes, fans, and communities.”
The effort is not happening in isolation. The NFL and ICRG will work alongside existing responsible gambling organizations, including the National Council on Problem Gambling and the Responsible Gambling Council, to amplify outreach and awareness efforts.
ICRG President Arthur Paikowsky welcomed the league’s support. “The NFL has once again demonstrated its commitment to player and fan protection by supporting this critical research targeting young adults,” he said. “The NFL and ICRG together will make a meaningful contribution to understanding and implementing policies and programs that support a safer gambling environment.”