Young people often emulate the behavior that they see in adults. If you choose to gamble, model responsible gambling behaviors, including: - Setting limits on time and money
- Only betting what you can afford to lose
- Never mixing gambling with alcohol or other substances
- Knowing the risks before you bet
- Not chasing losses
- Never borrowing money to gamble
- Never placing bets on behalf of young people, including purchasing lottery tickets as gifts2
Gambling behavior is often unintentionally encouraged in schools and at school-sanctioned events. Schools should adopt policies that avoid promoting gambling. Such policies should include: - No form of gambling allowed during lunch or recess
- No gambling-themed events held for student participation
- No school-related gambling fundraisers that involve students: selling raffle tickets, working a casino night, etc.
- Gambling PROHIBITED at any school sporting events
- Online gambling sites blocked on school servers
- A clear outline of when and where all rules are in effect
- A list of consequences (detention, suspension, parent notification) and how they’ll be enforced3
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