I am a 3^rd year Clinical Psychology PhD student here at the University of New Mexico. I received my Bachelor’s at James Madison University, my Master’s at Wake Forest University, and started my PhD at Bowling Green State University before I transferred to New Mexico with my advisor. Through personal experience as well as the experience of those around me, I have developed an interest in studying how the legalization of sports wagering in the United States has changed the gambling landscape. I have finished my comprehensive exam and now have to start planning my dissertation!