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Maryland campus tries to get ahead of sports betting’s lure

Towson University student Mike Koanang laughs as he talks about sports betting, Oct. 22, 2023, in Towson, Md. Towson University has taken progressive steps to educate students around the dangers of gambling and the addictive nature of such behavior. (Mark Hyman/Povich Center for Sports Journalism via AP)

A poster urging Towson University students to gamble responsibly is displayed at a table outside Johnny Unitas Stadium before the homecoming college football game on Oct. 22, 2022, in Towson, Md. Towson recently won a grant from the National Council on Problem Gambling to fund such programming and resources. (Julian Basena/Povich Center for Sports Journalism via AP)

Maryland campus tries to get ahead of sports betting’s lure