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March Madness brings unique gambling risks for college students

  • Written by M. Dolores Cimini, Director for Behavioral Health Promotion and Applied Research, University at Albany, State University of New York
imageSome college students have gambled away their financial aid. PRUDENCIOALVAREZ via Getty Images

Whenever March Madness takes place, it’s a sure bet that people will be wagering on the college basketball games leading up to the championship known as the Final Four.

From office pools to online betting platforms to taking a crack at picking the...

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