What is Gambling?
True or False: It is not possible for kids to engage in gambling.
False: It is possible, but not recommended, for youth to engage in gambling.
True or False: Gambling/gaming can become an addiction, similar to alcohol or drugs.
True: Gambling/gaming can become an addiction, similar to alcohol or drugs.
John thinks he needs to stop playing games on his phone so much. He feels sad when he’s not playing games. How might he limit his gaming?
A. Asking for parent to help limit gaming
B. Deleting the gaming app
C. Exploring a new hobby
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Asking for parent to help limit gaming
Deleting the gaming app
Exploring a new hobby
Which of the following are the reasons why people may not seek help if they need it?
A. Fear of judgement
B. Not knowing where to seek help
C. Not knowing there is a problem
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Fear of judgement
Not knowing where to seek help
Not knowing there is a problem
List off 2 risks youth who gamble may experience.
Possible risks:
Depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues
Issues with grades or school
Damaged relationships
Drink or use illegal drugs
Get into fights or criminal activity
Have low self-esteem
Fill in the blank. Gambling is defined as risking _________ on an event determined mostly by chance.
A. Money
B. Tokens
C. Something of value
D. Lottery coins
Something of value
True or False: Youth are at higher risks for effects of gambling because their brains are still developing.
True: Youth are at higher risks for effects of gambling because their brains are still developing.
You are over at your friend’s house. They keep trying to get you to play video games with them instead of working on your homework. What could you tell them so they know you don’t wish to play right now?
“I am doing homework right now. When I am finished, we can play.”
“Thanks for the offer, but I don’t really want to play right now. Maybe later.”
List off two people you could go to for help if you or a friend developed a problem with video gaming.
Possible answers:
Any trusted adult:
Parents, caregivers, teacher, guidance counselor, school counselor/nurse, family doctor
Which of these is considered gambling?
A. Watching a Netflix tv show
B. Board games with wagering
C. Video games with loot boxes
D. B and C
D. B and C
Board games with wagering
Video games with loot boxes
Your friend Sarah recently has told you that she has been using her mom’s credit card to buy lottery tickets. She said doing the scratch-offs gives her this sense of a “high” and makes her less stressed. Why is this a concern?
Youth gambling has many different risks
Sarah feels a “high” and is gambling to cope with stress
Potential worsening mental health, addiction, or poor academic performance
This website is a resources with video game addiction support, programs, podcasts, and quizzes.
A. Get Set Before you Bet
B. Game Quitters
C. Bet MGM
D. Time Out Ohio
B. Game Quitters
What is the website resource we talked about today for preventing youth gambling, which has many tools and educational articles?
List off 3 possible forms of gambling in youth:
Card games/board games with wagering
Video games
Dares/viral challenges
Arcades/family fun centers
Fantasy sports
Lottery tickets
Bets on school sports
List off 2 warning signs we talked about for youth gambling.
Possible answers:
Missing classes with no explanation
Grades dropping
No longer interested in extracurriculars
Increased interest in money
Secretive, defensive, irritated
Openly speak about gambling
What are 2 ways to manage time spent video gaming?
Set time limit
“Detox” days
See if you can shut router off during certain times
Explore other interests
Board games, without bets
Pretend you are concerned about how long your friend is video gaming. Give an example of what you may say to a trusted adult about your friend’s gaming.
Some examples:
“I am concerned because Sam is spending multiple hours video gaming lately and does not seem to want to do anything else.”
“I am concerned because I noticed Sam has been staying home lately and is not showing up to classes. He is always talking about video gaming.”