Know the rules...

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Know the rules...
Of the game!!
Survivor Gambling
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EASY
CHALLENGE!
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TRUE OR FALSE

• Betting for a candy bar with a friend on who will
  win a basketball game is gambling.

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• Gambling is
• ANY behavior that involves risking of money or
  valuables.
• TRUE!

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Which statement is true?

• There is less risk of alcohol or drug abuse among
  problem gamblers.
• Gambling is not a safe alternative for people
  with drug or alcohol problems.
• Problem gambling does not have as serious
  consequences as other addictions.

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This statement is true

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

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SUPER
CHALLENGE!
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• WHAT ARE THE ODDS OF WINNING OR
• SHARING A POWERBALL JACKPOT?
• A. 1 in 146 C. 1 in 146 thousand
• B. 1 in 1,460 D. 1 in 146 million

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• ODDS OF WINNING OR SHARING THE JACKPOT
• D. 1 in 146 million
• (146,107,962)

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Name a recent gambling trend that has caused
more people to gamble.
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Recent gambling trends that have caused more
people to gamble

• Internet gambling
• TV gambling shows
• Poker/cards
• More casinos
• Video poker/slots

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DISCUSSION
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HOW MUCH DEBT DOES THE AVERAGE PROBLEM GAMBLER
HAVE?

• 1,000 B. 55,000
• C. 400,000 D. 15,000

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AVERAGE DEBT OF A PROBLEM GAMBLER?

• Male B. 55,000
• Female D. 15,000

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Rank the following states in order of gaming tax
revenue

• Nevada
• New Jersey
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Louisiana

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2005 Gaming Tax Revenue ranked by state

• Nevada
• Indiana
• Illinois
• Louisiana
• New Jersey

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Research shows that what percent of Indiana 10th
graders have gambled?

• 5 B. 42
• C. 74 D. 27

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About 42 of Indiana 10th graders have gambled!
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Whats the most popular form of gambling among
Indiana 11th graders?

• A. Internet
• B. Cards
• C. Lottery tickets
• D. Sports bets
• E. Games against each other

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The most popular form of gambling is

• B. Cards