(Adapted from Delaware Council on Gambling Problems, Inc., 2004. Behaviors exhibited by 5th and 8th graders compared to their peers that don't gamble.)
In the United States and Canada as many as 15.3 million 12–17 year olds have been gambling with or without adult awareness or approval, and 2.2 million of these are experiencing serious gambling-related problems.1
1. Use the information on this web site to educate yourself about problem gambling. You’ll find tools to help you recognize problem gambling, understand its consequences and find resources with additional information and treatment options. For immediate help, call the confidential Washington State Problem Gambling Helpline at: 1-800-547-6133
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