A newly proposed bill seeks to limit students’ exposure to gaming-related advertisements across public higher education campuses in Connecticut, particularly those targeting students under the legal gambling age.
House Bill 5271, “An Act Prohibiting Gaming-Related Advertising, Marketing and Promotional Activities at Public Institutions of Higher Education,” was discussed during the General Law Committee’s public hearing Wednesday.
Paul Tarbox, director of public policy and communications for the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling, says he strongly supports the legislation.
“College students, especially males, are really prone to abusing gambling when it comes to sports betting and casinos,” Tarbox said. “Expanding the bill to include restrictions on certain displays on campus-wide internet or communication systems just makes sense from a safety standpoint.”
