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Lottery and scratch-off tickets can be fun and exciting for many, but they are not suitable for children and teens. Youth gambling harms are a known public health problem.

The International Center for Youth Gambling Problems & High-Risk Behavior (McGill University) supports the GIFT RESPONSIBLY CAMPAIGN designed to achieve three goals:

Use the Risk Assessment Tool to see if you gamble within the guidelines

Answer a short series of question to see how you’re gambling measures against the Lower-Risk Gambling Guidelines (LRGG) and determine your overall risk.

• For many, the holiday season is the most joyful time of the year, but for people struggling with gambling, it can also be the most challenging. It can be a time of loneliness and longing for things to be better.
• Family gatherings can be challenging because gambling addiction can result in broken relationships and a lot of hurt feelings between family members.
• Isolating a person who is struggling with gambling is one of the worst things you can do to them.