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Preventing Youth Super Bowl Gambling

The Super Bowl is rapidly approaching. This football game is one of the most watched sports events of the year.  It is also one of the most gambled on games, and can be a big concern for families with youth, especially with our increased availability of mobile sports betting.. Gambling and the Super Bowl Super Preventing Youth Super Bowl Gambling

Healthy Holiday Gifting

The season of healthy holiday gifting is up on us.  Everyone is frantically trying to tackle responsibilities of work, planning for the holidays, and keeping their family and home afloat.  While all this is going on, people are trying to get last minute gifts, and we want to ask everyone to avoid gambling gifts for Healthy Holiday Gifting

Youth, finances and gambling

Youth who gamble could use money or other tradable goods. One problem with youth and gambling is the inability to make sound financial decisions due to brain development. Therefore, focusing on finances, budgeting, and gambling,  youth gambling is risky and can lead to gambling related problems beyond money. Youth and Gambling Just like any other addiction, Youth, finances and gambling

Youth Gaming and Gambling

There is a growing number of parents and community influencers asking about gambling in gaming. The line between youth gaming and gambling is becoming increasingly blurred. This can cause worry, but let’s break it down and identify some tips. Youth and Gaming Youth gamers (youth who enjoy gaming) enjoy games for several reasons, including: the Youth Gaming and Gambling

Youth and Mobile Sports Betting

The legalization of mobile sports betting (MSB) is having an affect on our youth. Millions of dollars are spent on advertisements to make sure everyone is aware of MSB, including our youth.  Youth are at a stage of growth and development. They are not in a phase of their lives to make the best choices Youth and Mobile Sports Betting

Preventing Underage Gambling

Preventing underage gambling is vital to healthy brain development for youth. There are steps we can take to help keep our communities safe from problem gambling.  What Is Underage Gambling? We consider underage gambling under the age of full brain development. The average brain completes maturation around the age of 24. Therefore, any gambling below Preventing Underage Gambling