In-person seminars, online resources will be available to member campuses and conferences
As part of the NCAA’s longstanding commitment to protect student-athlete well-being and the integrity of college athletics, the Association is working with EPIC Risk Management to provide a comprehensive gambling harm and student-athlete protection educational program for its members.
The program will be made available to all NCAA campuses and conferences later this year with a blend of delivery options including in-person education workshops and seminars, prerecorded sessions, and on-demand virtual resources. Education materials will be strategically focused to educate student-athletes, coaches, administrators, game officials, health care and support personnel.
“This program is the latest action by the national office as the membership adapts to increased legalized sports wagering,” said Stan Wilcox, NCAA executive vice president of regulatory affairs. “The NCAA continually assesses the evolving sports wagering landscape, and we are committed to providing tools, resources and educational initiatives for our schools and conferences.”
EPIC Risk Management is a global leader in gambling harm prevention and has extensive experience working with elite sports organizations across the world. EPIC delivers education and resources to more than 15,000 athletes and more than 50,000 students worldwide each year in the highest risk sectors for gambling harm.
“Our team is made up of industry experts, many with lived experience of gambling addiction, committed to raising awareness and preventing gambling harm,” said Paul Buck, CEO of EPIC Risk Management. “We are excited to work with the NCAA to further equip student-athletes and athletics personnel with the most comprehensive gambling harm preventative services, support, awareness and education.”
Gambling harm education remains a key focus of the NCAA. The national office and representatives from member schools continuously work together to determine best practices for addressing the sports wagering landscape. The Association will continue to enhance and expand its offering of resources and initiatives to ensure the protection of student-athlete well-being and the integrity of college athletics.
About EPIC Risk Management
EPIC Risk Management is a globally leading gambling harm minimization consultancy. Working across the highest risk sectors for gambling-related harm, EPIC has worked in 23 countries on groundbreaking harm minimization programs, independently accredited training and class-leading advisory. EPIC draws on lived experience to help individuals and organizations minimize the risks posed by gambling harm. For more information on EPIC Risk Management visit epicriskmanagement.com.
About the NCAA
The NCAA is a membership-driven organization dedicated to safeguarding the well-being of student-athletes and equipping them with the skills to succeed on the playing field, in the classroom and for life. Learn more
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