A problem gambler can fall into 1 of 3 categories which are seniors, children who are 10 or older and adults between ages of 24 and 55. The increasing growth of underage gambling within homes is hard to hear, while adults are consistently exposed to gambling, which puts them at risk for becoming a problem []

A teenager will have many opportunities to start gambling. When you explain to your child how gambling works it can help them to understand the consequences of it. When you show your child that you can be responsible at gambling it can help them to fully develop a realistic expectation about any chances of winning. []

Did you know that seniors are one of the fastest increasing categories of gamblers? Based on a recent study, gambling was often considered to be the most identified social activity for those who are over the age of 65. It also showed that bingo and casinos taking over movies. Retirement Cant be Wasted Just like []

James started gambling when he was 12 years old. He and kids from their local neighborhood would get together and play poker when their parents were not around. Eventually it would turn into him stealing from his little sisters piggy bank and then skip school to go and bet on horses. James is now 62 []