⭐ Early Adopter Pricing — 2026–2027 Academic Year
From "We Should Address Gambling"
to a Campus-Wide Solution.
GamAcad for Higher Education is a complete, evidence-informed campus gambling harm reduction package — featuring the Betting Blueprint curriculum, validated screening, counselor certification, and professional training.
4+
States Piloted with Proven Results
20
Curriculum Modules Across 3 Tiers
p<.05
Statistically Significant Learning Gains
6
Core Components in the Integrated Solution
Why It Matters
The Campus Gambling Crisis
Is Already Here
Sports betting is now legal in 38+ states, accessible 24/7 on mobile devices. College students — particularly emerging adults ages 18–24 — are the highest-risk age group. Most campuses have no structured, evidence-based response.
Mobile Betting Has Changed Everything
Sports betting apps, iGaming, esports wagering, and prediction markets are available 24/7, deeply embedded in student digital life and advertised heavily during games.
Emerging Adults Are the Highest-Risk Group
Ages 18–24 face unique vulnerabilities: developing impulse control, financial stress, peer influence, and constant exposure to gambling advertising and culture on campus.
Student-Athletes Face Compounding Risk
NCAA athletes face strict gambling prohibitions yet are uniquely vulnerable due to competitive traits, insider knowledge exposure, and growing advertiser and bettor pressure.
Gambling Harm Touches Every Area of Student Life
Financial hardship, academic decline, relationship breakdown, mental health crises, and substance misuse are all linked to gambling-related harms among college students.
"Gambling is becoming normalized in everyday student life — through sports, gaming, social media, and digital platforms. Campuses need more than awareness campaigns."
+3.72
Average knowledge gain in Student Financial Wellness after Betting Blueprint — the largest improvement of any domain measured in pilot sites.
38+ states
With legalized sports betting, creating immediate and growing need for campus gambling harm reduction infrastructure.
GamAcad for Higher Education
A Turnkey Campus Solution,
Not Just a Presentation
GamAcad is a comprehensive, campus-wide infrastructure for gambling harm reduction. Designed for student affairs, health promotion, counseling, peer education, and prevention teams — built for real campus use.
Education
Evidence-informed curriculum built specifically for higher education experiences — not adapted from a general audience.
- Betting Blueprint Collegiate Curriculum
- Modular design fits any campus setting
- Peer-delivered train-the-trainer model
- Activity-based, interactive learning
- Covers sports betting, mobile, esports, media literacy
Screening
Early identification tools and validated screening resources developed specifically for college-aged emerging adults.
- Emerging Adult Gambling Screen (EAGS©)
- Personalized institutional QR code
- Outreach & screening implementation
- Annual data report to inform campus strategy
- Co-developed by Drs. Malkin & Stacey
Support
Connecting students to campus counselors and community resources through structured, professional certification programs.
- Collegiate Counselor Gambling Certificate (CCGC)
- Admin, Student Affairs & Staff Certificates
- T³ Train the Trainer Certification
- Canvas LMS access for scalable delivery
- Institution-wide capacity building
"GamAcad helps institutions move from 'we should address gambling' to a structured, scalable, and student-centered prevention strategy."
Integrated Campus Solution
Everything Your Campus Needs,
Working Together
The GamAcad Integrated Campus Solution provides a comprehensive, campus-wide infrastructure for gambling harm reduction. Each component is designed to support the full spectrum of student needs — from peer-led education to professional counselor certification.
Betting Blueprint Curriculum
Modular, evidence-informed curriculum covering gambling risk, financial wellness, media literacy, harm reduction, and more. Peer-delivered via a train-the-trainer model. Flexible for classrooms, workshops, orientations, athletics, and virtual settings.
Canvas LMS Access
Organized delivery, tracking, and scalable implementation through Canvas LMS. Supports consistent, measurable rollout across your campus community with built-in tools for facilitators.
Outreach & Screening (EAGS)
Full implementation support for the Emerging Adult Gambling Screen — a validated, research-backed tool developed by Drs. Malkin and Stacey. Includes a personalized institutional QR code, outreach materials, and an annual data report.
Professional certification for campus counselors to identify, assess, and support students experiencing gambling-related harms. Equips counseling staff with specialized knowledge for this growing area of student behavioral health.
Admin, Student Affairs & Staff Certificates
Educational certification program for student affairs professionals, residence life staff, administrators, and other campus stakeholders. Builds institution-wide capacity to recognize and respond to gambling-related concerns.
T³ Train the Trainer Certification
Prepares student affairs professionals, student leaders, and campus facilitators to deliver the Betting Blueprint with fidelity. 16-hour in-person certification (2 days) plus additional online components. Certified trainers then train peer educators campus-wide.
The Betting Blueprint©
Activity-Based Learning That
Students Actually Engage With
The core student-facing curriculum within GamAcad. It translates gambling research into interactive learning experiences relevant to today's college students — sports betting, online gambling, financial decision-making, social media influence, and emerging forms of risk.
The Betting Blueprint is a modular, evidence-informed educational curriculum designed to increase awareness of gambling-related risks, support informed decision-making, and promote behavioral health among college students and emerging adults. Delivered via a peer-to-peer, train-the-trainer model through Canvas LMS.
Why It Works
Organizational ApproachCampus-wide strategy — not just a one-time presentation
Award-Winning ResearchersCreated by nationally recognized gambling researchers at ECU
Activity-Based LearningStudents learn by doing — scenario work, peer discussion, self-assessment
ADA CompliantAll modules meet current EEOC requirements
Empirically SupportedUpdated regularly as laws, research, and gambling landscapes evolve
Peer-Delivered ModelTrain-the-trainer scales impact across your entire campus
Modular FlexibilityAdaptable for classrooms, orientations, athletics, counseling, virtual delivery
Data ReportingAnnual screening data report informs ongoing campus strategy
20 Modules Across 3 Tiers — Built for Every Student Population
The Betting Blueprint curriculum spans 20 research-developed modules organized into three progressive tiers. Tier 1 is universal and available now. Tiers 2 and 3 address campus populations, with all modules available July–December 2026.
Tier 1 — Universal Foundation
10 Modules · Available Now
Ten modules designed for all college students. Covers the full landscape of gambling risk, informed decision-making, financial wellness, responsible gaming tools, media and social influences, and the rapidly evolving digital gambling environment. Applicable to every student population and delivery setting.
Tier 2 — Campus Populations
5 Modules · July–December 2026
Five targeted modules developed for specific student communities, addressing the unique cultural contexts, risk factors, and gambling-related vulnerabilities that differ meaningfully across student populations. Culturally grounded, community-specific content built for real campus use.
Tier 3 — Specialized Topics
5 Modules · July–December 2026
Five advanced modules covering specialized high-risk groups and deeper skill development — including student-athletes, compliance considerations, advanced financial literacy, those impacted by others' gambling, and early harm identification. In-depth and population-specific.
Topics covered across the full curriculum include...
Gambling risk & harm reduction
Financial wellness
Sports & mobile betting
Responsible gaming tools
Media & social influence
Cognitive distortions
NCAA compliance
Student-athlete risk
Digital & emerging gambling
Help-seeking pathways
Affected others
Full module details, learning objectives, and connected activities are available to institutions upon request. Contact us to receive the complete curriculum overview.
Proof of Concept
Results That Move the Needle
The Betting Blueprint has been piloted in 4 states. Pre/post assessment data shows significant knowledge growth across every measured domain — students leave knowing more and applying it to real decisions.
Significant Knowledge Growth in Every Domain
Gambling Prevalence & Awareness
Significant Growth ↑
Gambling-Related Harms
Significant Growth ↑
Gambling Disorder Risk Recognition
Significant Growth ↑
Emerging Forms of Gambling
Significant Growth ↑
Student-Athlete Risk
Significant Growth ↑
Student Financial Wellness
Greatest Growth ↑↑
Pre/post assessments conducted at pilot sites across 4 states. All domains demonstrated statistically significant improvement. Full data available upon request.
What Sets GamAcad Apart
🔬
Evidence Base
Research-driven and informed by emerging adult gambling research — academically grounded and built for practical, real-world campus application.
✋
Interactivity
High-interactivity learning activities and applied engagement keep students actively involved and connect content directly to their real lives.
🎯
Educational Focus
Prevention-focused with a strong emphasis on informed decision-making and risk awareness — empowering students to make better choices.
🎓
Built for Higher Education
Purposefully designed for the higher education environment, the students who live in it, and the professionals who serve them.
🧩
Flexibility
Modular and adaptable for classrooms, workshops, orientations, peer education programs, athletics, and virtual delivery.
📈
Measurable Outcomes
Designed with measurable learning objectives and built-in assessment — so institutions can demonstrate real impact.
Pricing
Flexible Solutions for
Every Campus & Budget
GamAcad offers flexible options — from the full Integrated Campus Solution to standalone curriculum, individual certifications, and statewide contracts. Pricing is tailored to your institution's size, needs, and goals. Contact us for a custom quote.
⭐ GamAcad Integrated Campus Solution
Full Campus Kit — our best-value option, with everything working together
Betting Blueprint Curriculum — Tier 1 (10 modules) + T³ Train the Trainer for 2 individuals
Core peer-delivered curriculum
Outreach & Screening Implementation + Annual Data Report
Includes annual campus data report
EAGS Screening Tool + Personalized Institutional QR Code
Included at no additional charge
Seats for counseling staff
Administrator, Student Affairs & Staff Certificates — seats for campus stakeholders
Institution-wide capacity building
Canvas LMS Access for organized delivery, tracking & scalable implementation
Included
About Gamblytics Consulting LLC
Award-Winning Researchers.
Practical Campus Solutions.
GamAcad is built by nationally and internationally recognized gambling researchers with deep experience in curriculum design, evidence-based educational delivery, and campus implementation.
President & Co-Founder
Dr. Michelle L. Malkin, J.D., Ph.D.
Director, Gambling Research & Policy Initiative (GRPI) · Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice & Criminology, East Carolina University
Dr. Malkin is an international expert in gambling behavior and risk, with deep experience in curriculum design and evidence-based educational delivery for both online and in-person instruction. Her research and work have shaped gambling policy and education nationally and globally.
50+ keynote addresses at gambling and addiction conferences worldwide
100+ presentations at national and international conferences
Research featured in The New York Times, NPR, ESPN, ABC News, CBS News, and Business Insider
Co-creator of the Emerging Adult Gambling Screen (EAGS©)
Director of the Gambling Research and Policy Initiative (GRPI) at ECU
Vice President & Co-Founder
Dr. Michele Stacey, Ph.D.
Senior Data Analyst, GRPI · Associate Professor, Criminal Justice & Criminology, East Carolina University
Dr. Stacey is an expert in program evaluation, data analysis, and evidence-based instructional design for both online and in-person learning environments. Her data-driven approach ensures GamAcad is measurable, accountable, and continuously improving.
Nearly 500 citations to published research
Expert in program evaluation and evidence-based instructional design
Co-creator of the Emerging Adult Gambling Screen (EAGS©)
Senior Data Analyst, Gambling Research and Policy Initiative (GRPI)
"We don't just look at the problems; we work collaboratively to help find solutions!"
— Drs. Michelle L. Malkin & Michele Stacey, Gamblytics Consulting LLC · The Difference Is in the Data
From the Field
What Campus Professionals
& Students Are Saying
"Very interactive. Students were engaged throughout and the activities made difficult topics feel approachable and relevant to their actual lives."
— Collegiate Personnel & Facilitator, Post-Pilot Feedback
"Easy integration. The modular format allowed us to fit sessions into existing programming without major disruption — it plugged right into what we were already doing."
— Collegiate Personnel & Facilitator, Post-Pilot Feedback
"The information was really useful — especially the budget module and financial wellness activities. Students connected gambling decisions directly to their real budgets."
— Collegiate Personnel & Facilitator, Post-Pilot Feedback
Student-Generated Outreach Ideas After Pilot Sessions
- Students proposed a campus poster campaign around the Gamblytics slogan "Gamble for Fun, Not for Funds" to counter the belief that losses can be won back.
- Students suggested a "real odds" table at wellness fairs where peers discuss actual gambling odds and lower-risk behaviors alongside peer educators.
- Students developed a social media campaign concept: "Gambling is an easy way to graduate with more debt" — directly countering advertising that normalizes betting as income.
Get in Touch
Ready to Bring GamAcad
to Your Campus?
Learn More About Gamblytics
Phone
Organization
Gamblytics Consulting LLC
Statewide contracts and consortium pricing are available. Multi-campus and state-level arrangements welcome.
Request Information
Let us know about your campus and what you're looking for — we'll follow up promptly.