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Know the Rules of the Game! Gambling Facts and Myths

Learn about gambling behaviors, risks, and trends. Understand the impact of problem gambling and its correlation with alcohol and drug abuse. Challenge yourself with odds and statistics on winning jackpots and gaming tax revenue rankings.

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Know the Rules of the Game! Gambling Facts and Myths

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  1. Know the rules... Of the game!! Survivor Gambling

  2. EASY CHALLENGE!

  3. TRUE OR FALSE: Betting for a candy bar with a friend on who will win a basketball game is gambling.

  4. Gamblingis… ANY behavior that involvesriskingofmoney or valuables. TRUE!

  5. Which statement istrue? • There is less risk of alcohol or drug abuse among problem gamblers. • Gambling is not a safe alternative for people with drug or alcohol problems. • Problem gambling does not have as serious consequences as other addictions.

  6. This statement istrue: B. Gambling is not a safe alternative for people with drug or alcohol problems Drug, alcohol, and gambling problems go hand-in-hand!

  7. SUPER CHALLENGE!

  8. WHAT ARE THE ODDS OF WINNING OR SHARING A POWERBALL JACKPOT? A. 1 in 146 C. 1 in 146 thousand B. 1 in 1,460 D. 1 in 146 million

  9. ODDS OF WINNING OR SHARING THE JACKPOT: D. 1 in 146 million (146,107,962)

  10. Name a recent gambling trend that has caused more people to gamble.

  11. Recent gambling trends that have caused more people to gamble… • Internet gambling • TV gambling shows • Poker/cards • More casinos • Video poker/slots

  12. DISCUSSION

  13. HOW MUCH DEBT DOES THE AVERAGE PROBLEM GAMBLER HAVE? $1,000 B. $55,000 C. $400,000 D. $15,000

  14. AVERAGE DEBT OF A PROBLEM GAMBLER? Male: B. $55,000 Female: D. $15,000

  15. Rank the following states in order of gaming tax revenue: • Nevada • New Jersey • Illinois • Indiana • Louisiana

  16. 2005 Gaming Tax Revenue ranked by state: • Nevada • Indiana • Illinois • Louisiana • New Jersey

  17. Research shows that what percent of Indiana 10th graders have gambled? 5% B. 42% C. 74% D. 27%

  18. About 42% of Indiana 10th graders have gambled!

  19. What’s the most popular form of gambling among Indiana 11th graders? • A. Internet • B. Cards • C. Lottery tickets • D. Sports bets • E. Games against each other

  20. The most popular form of gambling is… B. Cards

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