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Poker and Youth: An Overview
If you’ve been watching television or been to the mall lately, you
may have noticed that poker has become a big trend. From TV shows
to poker kits in toy stores, the interest in poker (particularly the
Texas Hold ’em game) has recently enjoyed an upswing in entertainment
popularity. However, this trend is causing concern among many
public health experts.
Many
prevention experts believe that education about the risks and
consequences of youth gambling is key in helping youth, parents,
educators and communities make informed and responsible choices
about gambling. This section was created to help educate
communities about the potential problem gambling concerns related to
youth poker playing.
Included in this section:
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Five “A’s” for Alarm:
Risk factors surrounding youth and poker
Click Here
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“Talk to Kids About
Poker” brochure from the Connecticut DMHAS Problem Gambling
Services and Northeast Communities Against Substance Abuse
Click Here for Brochure
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Series on the poker
trend, including teen poker concerns, published by USA Today in
December 2004.
Click Here for Article
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Youth Betting on Cards
Rising, National Annenberg Risk Survey Shows
Card playing for money has risen among male youth ages 14 to 22,
according to the National Annenberg Risk Survey of Youth (NARSY)
conducted in 2003 and again in 2004. The increase is primarily
among those young people who attend high school or
post-secondary
schools. Card players are also likely to gamble on internet.
Greater risks for gambling problems seen if trend persists.
Click Here for Survey
Our
thanks to the Oregon Dept. of Health for permission to use their
materials on youth poker.
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