goals to gain awareness of youth gambling to understand the ymca ygap’s methods and approaches to...
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GOALS•To gain awareness of youth gambling•To understand the YMCA YGAP’s methods and approaches•To learn how we talk to youth about gambling•To learn indicators of youth problem gambling•To learn harm reduction strategies for keeping youth safe
Youth Gambling in Ontario
• 40% of grade 7 to 12 students reported having gambled during the last 12 months
• 4-6% of adolescents presently exhibit a serious gambling problem
• Adolescent prevalence rates of pathological gamblers are 2-4 times that of adults
• Today, children and adolescents are educated about the dangers of smoking, alcohol and drug consumption. Few are informed about the potentially addictive qualities inherent in gambling activities
Gambling ExpansionThe future of the OLG will: •be driven by market demand‐•involve a significant expansion of the role of the private sector•see the OLG eliminate its’ role as a direct operator and move to play an “oversight“ role of lottery and gaming operations in Ontario– opening 29 potential “gaming zones” – launching internet gambling – offering electronic games at all bingo halls – legalizing single-sports betting
Youth Gambling Activities
Why Youth Gamble
• Entertainment• Excitement • Escape • Economics • Ego
YMCA Youth Gambling Awareness Program
•Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care•Started in 2000 as a 4 year YMCA pilot project in response to the Ontario government’s request for gambling prevention and education strategies. •Originally served 7 sites in Ontario•Today, the program operates in 19 different communities across Ontario.
YMCA Youth Gambling Awareness Program
Why Youth?
YMCA Youth Gambling Awareness Program in Schools• Deliver interactive
workshops for youth 8-24 years old
• Provide interactive workshops for adults involved in young people’s lives
• Offer curriculum activities based on Ministry of Education requirements
• Attend community fairs and events
Youth
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Gambling
Gambling:
Risking something of value when an element of chance is associated with the outcome.
Gambling 101• Definition of Gambling• Gambling Activities• Laws and Regulations• Games of Skills vs. Chance• Understanding Odds,
Probability and Randomness• Casino Advantage• Cost of Play• Decision-Making• Problem Gambling• Harm Reduction Strategies
(Safety Tips)• Referrals
Workshop:
Educational Activities
Cost of Play Chance vs.
Skill
Probabilities
of WinningOdds
Risks
Decision-Making
Problem
Solving
Online Gambling
*Online gambling increases the risk of becoming a pathological gambler
• Impacts of Online Gambling • Blurred Boundaries • Free ‘Practice’ Sites• Cost of Play• Online Transactions • Money Management • Online Risks • Internet Safety • Harm Reduction Strategies
Workshop:
Media Literacy Perception Media Impact Image and Brands Media Purposes and
Target Audiences Critical Thinking Analyzing, Interpreting,
and Evaluating Media Texts
Understanding the Risks Harm Reduction
Workshop:
Gambling Continuum
Problem Gambler:•Bets more than can afford•Lies about gambling•Expects to win •Life increasingly revolves around gambling
Harm Reduction
Referral Information
Common Questions Youth Ask
• How do you become a professional poker player?• How does card counting work?• Do casino really pump extra oxygen into their
facilities?• How often will I win?• What happens if I get caught cheating at a casino?
Youth Gambling Resources:• International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors
www.youthgambling.com
• Gambling Boys Documentary www.gamblingboys.cawww.cbc.ca/documentaries/passionateeyeshowcase/2010/gamblingboys/
• Problem Gambling Institute of Ontariowww.problemgambling.ca/en/resourcesforprofessionals/pages/youthandgambling.aspx
• www.youthbet.net | www.parentbet.net
• OLG Responsible Gamingwww.knowyourlimit.ca
• GameSense Home | BCLCwww.gamesense.bclc.com
Thank You on behalf of the YMCA Youth Gambling Awareness Program
All services are free!For our directory of site locations across Ontario: 1-877-525-5515 or ymcagta.org/gambling
Catherine BernatchezYouth Gambling Awareness ProgramYMCA-YWCA of the National Capital Region
T: 613-237-1320, ext. 5170 [email protected]