GET THE FACTS
15% of Ohio’s youth ages 12-17 report lying about or hiding how much they gamble.
Children who gamble before age 12 are at 4x greater risk for problem gambling.
Between 60%-80% of high school students report having gambled for money during the past year.
96% of adolescents are exposed to gambling ads.
FOR PARENTS
HOW THEY'RE GAMBLING
Video games and apps replicate gambling and can contain in-game risk-based purchases.
Video Games & Gambling
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Video games replicate gambling for youth with daily rewards that they can play for hours.
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Loot Boxes, Skins, and Spin-to-Win are real-life purchases determined by chance, which simulates gambling.
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Innocent-looking games with rewards can seem harmless but can lead to life-long issues.
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Prohibit micro-transactions and set parental controls on devices to prevent gambling.
FOR YOUTH
RESOURCES
Your local MHRS Board provides youth and gambling-based services in the six-county service area.
Problem Gambling & Gambling Addiction Treatment: Muskingum Behavioral Health
Children & Teen Services: All MHRS contracted providers offer youth services.
Community Resources: Local resources in each county for other supports like domestic violence services, food & housing assistance, legal services, employment assistance, medical health resources, and more.