Facts/statistics
What is the legal age to gamble in Australia?
A. 16
B. 18
C. 21
D. 25
B - 18
Which gambling activity is most accessible to young people online?
A. Horse racing
B. Online poker
C. Sports betting apps
D. Bingo halls
Which of the following is a consequence of problem gambling?
A. Improved concentration
B. Financial stress
C. Better sleep
D. Increased savings
B - FINANCIAL STRESS
What is the legal restriction on gambling ads during children's TV programs in Australia?
A. Ads must include cartoon characters
B. Ads are banned during programs classified G or lower from 6–8:30 am and 4–7 pm
C. Ads must offer free bets
D. Ads must be shown only after 10:30 pm
B - Ads are banned during programs classified G or lower from 6–8:30 am and 4–7 pm
Which of the following is a common reason young people start gambling?
A. Peer pressure
B. Pay bills
C. Health benefits
D. All of the above
A. Peer pressure
ALL IN
(Every group gets to have a guess. The group closest to the answer gets the points)
What percentage of young Australians aged 12–17 have participated in some form of gambling?
ANSWER - 25%
Which of the following is not considered gambling?
A. Scratchies
B. Crypto
C. Lottery
D. Investing in shares
D. Investing in shares
Which psychological factor is most associated with increased gambling behavior among young people?
A) Optimism bias
B) Impulse control
C) Instant gratification
D) Long-term planning
C. Instant gratification
STEAL - IF YOU GET THIS CORRECT, YOU STEAL THE POINTS FROM SOMEONE ELSE
The slogan 'gamble responsibly' is enforced by:
A. TAB
B. Ladbrokes
C. The government
D. Sportsbet
C. The Government
ROCK PAPER SCISSORS SHOOTOUT
Choose one person from each team to rock off against another team. If you win, you keep playing another winner. Last person left wins the points
C. Mental health issues
How many young people report gambling with money online before turning 18?
A. 1 in 10
B. 1 in 5
C. 1 in 3
D. 1 in 2
C - 1 IN 3
Which of the following is a legal gambling activity for adults in Australia?
A. Online casino games
B. School raffles
C. Playing marbles
D. Watching ads
A. Online casino games
What is the estimated annual cost of problem gambling to Australian society?
A. $100 million
B. $500 million
C. $1 billion
D. Over $4 billion
D. Over $4 billion
What is one strategy gambling companies use to appeal to young people?
A. Using government logos
B. Featuring celebrities and influencers
C. Offering free groceries
D. Promoting educational content
B - Featuring celebrities & influencers
YOU GO, I GO
Choose another group who you want to verse in identifying different sports betting agencies one at a time. The person who can't come up with one loses and the winner gets the points
Sportsbet
Betr
TAB
Ladbrokes
Pointsbet
Bet 365
Neds
Which gender is statistically more likely to develop gambling problems in youth?
A. Male
B. Female
C. Both equally
D. No data available
A - MALE
Identify 4 different types of gambling
Blackjack/Poker/Casino
Sports betting
Scratchies
Slot machines
Crypto
lotteries
What feature in sports betting apps has been found to increase gambling spending by 35%?
A) Free bets
B) Instant cash-out options
C) Live streaming of matches
D) Loyalty programs
B - Instant cash out options
What is the estimated number of gambling ads shown daily on free-to-air TV in Victoria (2021)?
A. 100
B. 374
C. 948
D. 1200
C. 948
Which platform is most commonly used by young people to gamble?
A. Newspapers
B. Television
C. Online apps
D. Radio
C. Online apps
Which country represents the largest gambling per capita losses in the world?
Australia
Australians lose more than $25 billion a year on legal forms of gambling
Tom bets $20 on Collingwood to beat Richmond and loses. He immediately bets $40 on the next AFL game to try to win back his $20. What risky behaviour is this commonly known as?
Chasing Losses
PASS OR PLAY
(if you choose to play, -500 points against if you get it wrong. You can pass to someone else and the same rules apply.)
What are three symptoms of a gambling addiction?
Spending increasing amounts of money or time on gambling to feel the same excitement.
Feeling anxious, angry, or restless when trying to stop or cut down.
Lying to family or friends about how much they gamble or how much money they’ve lost.
Chasing losses – continuing to gamble to try and win back lost money.
Neglecting work, school, or relationships because of gambling.
Which age group is most affected by gambling advertising in Australia?
A. 10–14 years
B. 18–34 years
C. 35–50 years
D. 50+ years
B. 18–34 years
Which Australian celebrity has openly discussed their struggle with gambling addiction, particularly with pokies, and now advocates for responsible gaming?
A. Shane Warne
B. Jimmy Barnes
C. Russell Crowe
D. Hugh Jackman
B - JIMMY BARNES