Level with our kids
Protect kids’ brains from the video gaming-gambling connection.
Don’t go it alone.
If your child has serious gaming or gambling issues, please talk to one of our trained counselors for help. Call the DCGP Hotline for a referral: 1-888-850-8888. We are available to take your call 24/7/365. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult for all of our services.
Here’s the score
From gaming to lottery products to betting on skill games, kids are exposed to gambling at a very early age. Often, it seems so harmless that parents and educators don’t realize the long-term effects. But the fact is, the earlier children are exposed, the more likely they are to develop a gambling problem by the time they’re in their teens. Here’s what you need to know to help keep kids from developing dangerous habits.
66% of parents say they have never talked to their kids about gambling.
Danger ahead
Here are the warning signs a child could be at risk.
- Misses school with no explanation.
- Grades suddenly drop; assignments are missing.
- Disinterest in other activities.
- Behavior becomes secretive, defensive, or aggressive.
- Increased interest in money and value of possessions.
- Speaks openly about gambling or borrowing money.
6.5% of individuals ages 14 to 21 are at risk for problem gambling.
10%-14%of youth ages 12 to 17 are at risk for problem gambling.
First-person players
Here are some of the ways that kids are first introduced to the idea of gambling.
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For everyone
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