Abstract
This study examined the prevalence rates of student gambling with special reference to graduate and undergraduate students within the Division of Social Work at Sacramento State University. The purpose of this study is to identify the current gambling trends and to determine if those students are at risk of gambling pathologies. This descriptive study used a sample of 201 students enrolled within required social work practice classes. The tools of data collection included the South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS), a self-report instrument and a brief questionnaire on demographics. The findings of this study, illustrated that more than a third of social work students were having problems associated with their gambling behaviors. The magnitude of the problems associated with gambling and the prevalence of college student gambling within the Division of Social Work emerged to be strong enough to warrant professional intervention. Recommendations include a need to devise programs that specifically promotes awareness, education and support to all college students.