From Fan Engagement to Gamblification: Ethics and Responsibility in Sports and Esports

Over the last decade, the addition of gambling-style mechanics to video games and the rise in sports betting have led many fans to engage in more risk-taking behaviors. Gamblification was coined to describe this phenomenon, as many scholars and public health officials began exploring the damaging effects of things like loot boxes, trading apps, and sports betting platforms that were becoming increasingly commonplace.

Join us for From Fan Engagement to Gamblification: Ethics and Responsibility in Sports and Esports, a moderated panel discussion featuring Dr. Lindsey Mortenson and industry experts as they dive into the ethical tensions and real-world risks of this shifting landscape. This live conversation serves as a deep-dive extension of our Sports Betting: Risks & Ripple Effects Teach-Out™, bridging the gap between emerging research and the lived experience of fans.