Gambling
The Facts on Gambling in America
2 Million U.S. adults meet the diagnostic criteria for a gambling disorder in a given year. More Adolescents Gamble than Use Tobacco, Hard Liquor, and Marijuana. Gambling is the “hidden addiction” that goes unnoticed by family members and friends until physical, financial and emotional consequences have stacked up.
The facts:
- 15 percent of Americans gamble at least once per week. (National Council on Gambling)
- Sixty-eight percent of youth ages 14 to 21 have gambled in the last year; of this number, 2.1 percent struggle with a gambling addiction.
- Forty-four percent of youth with a gambling problem report that they started gambling with a parent or another family member.
- Gambling has the highest suicide rate of all addictions.
Gambling Awareness Videos
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INFORMATION PAGES
Gambling News
Media must tell the truth about gambling
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Letter to the editor: Don’t give lottery tickets to youths
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Casino Design Disputed In Schenectady
Casino Design Disputed In Schenectady Featured on: North East Public Radio Story by: Lucas Willard Link to full article can be found here: http://wamc.org/post/casino-design-disputed-schenectady#stream/0 Schenectady is preparing for the transformation of a former industrial area with [...]
Prevention Council receives grant from NY Center for Problem Gambling
The marketing is prominent. And so are the gambling options. You can't go far around here without coming across a chance to wager some money. All the options tend to force the hand of parents [...]
Authorities Try to Prevent Underage Gambling
July 26, 2010 By Mark Mulholland WNYT News Channel 13 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Hundreds of thousands will experience the highs and lows of betting on horse racing in the coming weeks. People of all ages [...]
Officials Discuss How to Protect Youth from Gambling
July 16, 2010 By Paul Post The Saratogian SARATOGA SPRINGS — State and local officials gathered Friday, a week before Saratoga Race Course opens, to address the growing problem of underage gambling. Local high school [...]