I will freely admit I am not a gambler—I’ve spent very little time in my life inside casinos and have only a tangential relationship with understanding the odds in sports betting. So, like any other student, I need to learn more about this industry and its looming impact on college sports. I invited the best expert I know to enlighten all of us.

Robert Ambrose is a casino/hospitality consultant, university instructor, and freelance writer. A former Vice President of Gaming Operations for the Gomes and Cordish Co., Bob was a key member for casino development projects in several states. Prior, he was Executive Director of Slot Services at the Tropicana in Atlantic City. He has published articles in trade publications such as: Casino Life and Global Gaming Business. And he is on the editorial board of the newly launched academic journal on Gaming, Hospitality and Tourism.

This is an important conversation if you want to understand what options college leaders have if they suspect they have gambling issues within their athletics program.