Fact
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Fiction
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Fiction
If you lose several times in a row, you are guaranteed to win eventually.
Fiction
Each outcome is random
What is a possible consequence of gambling with money you can't afford to lose?
Financial problems or debt
Playing a video game for fun without betting money is considered what?
Gaming
What chemical in the brain is involved in motivation and the anticipation of rewards?
Dopamine
Your friend asks you to bet $5 on a basketball game, but you don't want to. What is a healthy response?
Say no and suggest watching the game without betting.
You can develop a gambling problem if you only gamble occassionally
Fact
Gambling problems do not depend on how often someone gambles
One way gambling can negatively affect a teenager's life besides losing money
Stress, anxiety, problems at school, conflict, depression
Betting $10 on which football team will win is an example of what?
Gambling
True or False: Winning money while gambling can make someone want to keep playing.
True
You see a social media influencer claiming they know how to guarantee a winning sports bet. What should you remember?
There is no guaranteed way to win a sports bet.
If you're really good at picking sports teams, you cannot lose money betting
Fiction
Even knowledgeable fans cannot predict every outcome, and betting odds favor the sportsbook over time.
Why might teenagers be more vulnerable to developing gambling problems than adults?
Teenage brain is still developing. Especially the areas responsible for decision-making, impulse control and understanding consequences.
What are mystery boxes in video games that players can purchase without knowing what prize they will receive?
Loot boxes
What is it called when you gamble because your friends are doing it?
Peer pressure
You spend $20 trying to try to win a rare prize in a video game and don't get it. What is the smartest next step?
Stop spending money rather than continuing to chase the prize
Gambling with virtual money or in-game rewards can expose young people to gambling-like behaviors
Fact
Some games use chance-based rewards that resemble gambling
One way gambling affects a teenager's school performance
Difficulty concentrating, missed assignments, lower grades, skipping school
True or False: Betting money on the outcome of a video game competition is considered gambling.
True
What is it called when someone keeps gambling to win lost money back?
Chasing losses
A friend tells you they have been secretly gambling online and losing money. What should you encourage them to do?
Talk to a trusted adult, school counselor, or another person who can help
A teenager can develop a gambling problem before turning 18
FACT
Gambling problems can happen at any time. Recognizing warning signs and learning healthy habits is so important.
Name 2 warning signs that a young person might be developing a gambling problem
Hiding gambling, borrowing or stealing money, lying about gambling, neglecting school or activities, feeling unable to stop
What are gaming "skins" and how are they connected to gambling?
Skins are virtual items that change a character's appearance or weapon in a game. Players can wager them or use them to bet for a chance to win other skins
How do social media influencers make gambling seem more appealing to kids?
They show exciting wins and big rewards without showing losses or risks. Make gambling look fun and easy.
Name three warning signs that gambling may be becoming a problem for someone
Hiding gambling activity, chasing losses, borrowing money to gamble, lying about gambling, or neglecting school and relationships