Lottery tickets may be fun-filled and exciting presents, but they are not suitable gifts for minors. Studies suggest that gambling is a popular yet risky activity among youth. Additionally, researchers have reported a correlation between age of gambling onset and problem gambling later in life. Lottery play is sometimes an initial introduction to gambling activities for minors.

Classified as: youth gambling, health and lifestyle, McGill University’s Youth Gambling Centre, Keith Whyte
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Published on: 8 Dec 2016

Lottery tickets are fun-filled and exciting presents, but they are not suitable gifts for minors.  Studies suggest that gambling is a popular yet risky activity among youth. Additionally, researchers have reported a correlation between age of gambling onset and problem gambling later in life. Lottery play is sometimes an initial introduction to gambling activities for minors.

Classified as: gambling, lottery, McGill University’s Youth Gambling Centre, National Council on Problem Gambling, NCPG, Jeffrey Derevensky, North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries, NASPL, European Lottery Association, EL, young gambling, underage gambling
Published on: 8 Dec 2015
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