Gifts like lottery tickets and online gaming could have unexpected consequences for children: Amanda Blackford and Karen Russo
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Lottery tickets, online gaming and augmented reality are among the top selling items this holiday season. For adults, these gifts can be a fun way to enjoy time with friends and family, but for kids, they can start a gambling problem.
Gambling is addictive and can be dangerous for children. The National Council on Problem Gambling believes 10% to 14% of adolescents are at-risk for developing a problem with gambling. Ohio Lottery encourages that lottery tickets not be given as stocking stuffers to people under 18 years old.
Gifts like lottery tickets and online gaming could have unexpected consequences for children. Entertainment Software Association found more than 220 million Americans played a video game in 2021. National Council on Problem Gambling is working with the Federal Trade Commission to study loot boxes. Multiplayer augmented reality (AR) is different from virtual reality in that AR doesn't require headgear or goggles. AR only accepts digital payments. It's easier to make frequent and larger wagers. It’s easy for something fun to turn into something formidable without a parent even knowing what just happened. Ohio for Responsible Gaming created a program called Change the Game to raise awareness of youth gambling.
Amanda Blackford and Karen Russo are concerned about the impact of online gaming on children.
Amanda Blackford and Karen Russo are concerned about the effects of lottery tickets and online gaming on children.
