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Gambling is a risk where money (or something else of value) is swapped in the hope of winning something better (e.g. more money). Participants have no idea if they will win or lose.
Gambling is an activity meant for adults, but that sometimes even adults can find it difficult to manage the risks and feel they can easily lose control. Many adults choose not to gamble at all (because they think it is not worth it and it can cause bad feelings; for some people it is against their values or religious beliefs).
The Law
The Law
In the UK, you need to be at least 18 to gamble legally, whether that is online or live. Gaming establishments, including online casinos and sportsbooks, are legally obligated to confirm that customers are at least 18 years old by requesting ID and, if necessary, other supporting documents.
What are the Dangers of Gambling?
What are the Dangers of Gambling?
Gambling is a risk-taking behaviour – it carries a risk of harm for the person who gambles, for the people close to that person, and for the society they live in.
Gambling harms are the adverse impacts from gambling on the health and wellbeing of individuals, families, communities and society. These harms impact on people’s resources, relationships and health
Resources
Resources
Gambling harm can affect employment and finances, and may involve engagement in antisocial behaviours and criminal activities.
Relationships
Relationships
Relationships with close family and friends may be affected, as well as with the wider community, for example through family breakdown and homelessness.
Health
Health
Both mental and physical health may be impacted, and disordered gambling may lead to substance use and suicidal thoughts.
Support & Advice Websites
Support & Advice Websites
Sometimes people can become ‘hooked’ on gambling (addicted) or that people can be tempted to gamble money or things they cannot afford to lose or that it’s not always easy to tell if a game is encouraging gambling. If pupils are worried about something they have seen (or heard about) or about someone they know in relation to gambling, they can ask for help
and advice at school (e.g. teacher) or out of school (e.g. parent) or through Childline — www. childline.org.uk Phone: 0800 1111. The National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133, provides free help support and advice 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is completely anonymous. www.BeGambleAware.org/NGTS
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