2. Problem Gambling Julie from Lane County Hamlin Middle School! March 2012

5. Betting on a soda with someone on who will win a basketball game is gambling.

6. Gambling is any behavior that involves ________________________ on a game, contest, or any other event.

8. A. Heads B. Tails C. Either

9. C. Either -- a coin flip is completely random !

11. 1 in 146 1 in 146,000 1 in 146 million 1 in 146 gazillion

12. 1 in 146 Million (146,107,962) Odds of getting struck by lightning: 1 in 280,000

13. Odds of Winning $100 in PowerBall … are about 11 thousand to 1…but what does that mean??

14. ….you’d have a better chance of reaching in and grabbing the one red kernel of popcorn in this bag than you would of winning $100 on a powerball ticket

16. 1% 4% 99% 0.2%

17. About 4% (1 in 25) of Oregon teens meet the criteria for having a gambling problem.

19. A.There is less risk of alcohol or drug abuse among problem gamblers B.Gambling is not a safe alternative for people with alcohol or drug problems C.Problem gambling doesn’t have as serious of consequences as other addictions

20. B.Gambling is not a safe alternative for people with alcohol or drug problems Drug, alcohol, and gambling problems go hand-in-hand!

22. Debt Crime Depression/Suicide Relationship problems Employment problems Alcohol and/or drug problems

24. How can I tell the difference?

25. Ryan finds that gambling is helping him get through his problems with alcohol. Holly’s mom has her watch her little brother while her mom goes to play video poker on school nights. Logan sets limits on how much cash he bets when he plays cards, and stops playing when he gets to his limit.

26. Help is free Confidential Help for gamblers AND families

29. Advertising Strategies

33. Product Placement Photo: Hynes, 2008

34. Product Placement Photo: Daniel Berman

35. Photo: Hynes, 2009

37. 18 25 21 65 At what age is the brain considered fully developed?

38. The brain isn’t fully developed until 25

40. Sports bets Lottery tickets Video & online Bingo & raffles

41. Video lottery & online gambling

43. The average problem gambler in Oregon gambling treatment owes $4,000 in gambling-related debts.

44. The average problem gambler in Oregon gambling treatment owes $30,000 in gambling-related debts.

46. $0 About $100 $100-$2,500 More than $2,500

47. Problem gambling treatment is ‘free’ in Oregon for gamblers AND loved ones.