America
Obsession
True or False
Random Facts
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Americans annually spend more money on legal forms of gambling than on... A-Movies B- Sporting Events C-Music D-Theme Parks E-Video Games F- All listed above
What is ... All listed above music, sporting events, theme parks and video games combined.
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Approximately... ( ________million) adults meet the criteria for pathological gambling each year.
What is ...3 million
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True of False? Elderly adults are at greatest risk of developing a gambling problem.
What is .. False Young adults, such as yourself, are said to be three times as likely as other adults to suffer from problem gambling.
100
What is the definition of gambling?
What is ... ( According to Webster) To stake or risk money or anything of value on the outcome of something involving chance.
200
All but two U.S. states have legalized gambling.
What is ...Utah and Hawaii
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What age group are considered Problem Gamblers... Adolescents, Young Adults ( 18-24years old), General Adult Population, Elderly
What is ... Adolescents 4.1% Young Adults 5.6% General Adult Population 2.3% Elderly1.2%
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True or False? People who have a gambling problem are also likely to have problems with other addictive behaviors.
What is ..... True It is generally accepted that people with one addiction are more at risk to develop another. Therefore, many problem gamblers also find they have a problem with alcohol or drugs. Some never experience any other addiction, however, because nothing else gives them the same "high."
200
Name 3 types of Gambling-
What is Games of Skill: Cards Lottery: instant scratch tickets, daily numbers, lotto, quick play Sports: horse racing etc. Casinos: slot machines, Internet, stocks Dice, pull tabs, bingo, raffles
300
Gambing revenue is a ...( _____ billion)
What is $73 billion+ industry nationwide.
300
What are the 3 phases of gambling?
What is ... Winning Phase Losing Phase Desperation Phase
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True or False? Aggressive advertising by casinos, lotteries and online poker sites is the reason for much of today’s problem gambling.
What is .. False The cause of a gambling problem is a person’s inability to control their impulses. This may be due in part to a genetic tendency to develop addiction, an inability to cope with normal life stress or other factors. A casino or lottery, however, only provides the opportunity for the person to gamble. It does not, in and of itself, create the problem any more than a liquor store would create an alcoholic.
300
What percentage of Americans gamble?
What is ... 86%
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Who gambles...
What is ...Gambling crosses age, education and economic lines.
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What type of problems can gambling cause?
What is Financial: stealing, fraud, bankruptcy Psychological: depression, suicide Social: isolation, withdrawal Family: neglect and abuse Vocational: decline in work performance
400
True or False? One sign of a problem gambler is their tendency to play every day.
What is ..... False The frequency of a person's gambling does not determine whether or not they have a gambling problem. Even though the problem gambler may only go on only periodic gambling binges, the emotional and financial consequences will still be evident in the gambler's life every day.
400
What are the odds of winning? Mega Millions and the Lotto Jackpot
What is ... Mega millions 1 in 76,275,360 Lotto Jackpot 1 in 45,075,474
500
Why is gambling common in the military? (Give me 3 reasons)
What is ... • Confidence in personal skills • Downtime and boredom • High-risk environment • 24/7 access to online gaming • Stress and anxiety • Geographical isolation • Easy access to online gaming via laptops • Available credit online
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True or False? The main reason people gamble is to win money.
What is .. False Gamblers sometimes use betting as a way to cope with boredom, loneliness, anger, stress and depression. In fact, the most commonly given reasons for gambling are fun and excitement.
500
True or False? Controlling problem gambling is a matter of willpower.
What is ... False Like other compulsive and addictive behaviors, problem gambling is most effectively treated through professional counseling from a trained treatment provider.
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What is a pathological gambler and what is a problem gambler?
What is ... pathological gambler: Uncontrollable preoccupation and urges to gamble problem gambler: dedicates more time, thoughts and one towards gambling
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