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New Trends, Familiar Risks: Raising Awareness About Underage Gambling

Young people today encounter gambling-like experiences in more places than ever before. These experiences may not look like traditional gambling. Prediction markets, video games, and collectible trends can introduce young people to features associated with gambling. These features can include spending money, uncertain outcomes, rare rewards, and repeated attempts. As these trends continue to grow, … New Trends, Familiar Risks: Raising Awareness About Underage Gambling

Pride Month and Teen Gambling

June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate who LGBTQIA+ teens are and support others in being themselves. For many teens, this can be a time of excitement and love, but also a time of stress, confusion, or feeling misunderstood. It’s important to talk about how mental health, identity, and risky behaviors, like gambling, can … Pride Month and Teen Gambling

Youth Gambling and Mental Health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s a great time to talk about how gambling can affect youth and young adults, and their mental health. Even though gambling may seem like harmless fun, it can have serious effects, especially for young people whose brains are still developing. Gambling and Brain Development The teenage brain is … Youth Gambling and Mental Health

March Is Problem Gambling Awareness Month: Protecting New York’s Youth

Every March, communities across New York observe Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM). This month focuses on raising awareness about gambling harms, shares helpful resources, and encourages people to seek support. In New York, this message is especially important for young people. As gambling becomes easier to access through mobile apps and online sports betting, preventing … March Is Problem Gambling Awareness Month: Protecting New York’s Youth