Head’s Up on Youth Gambling

Posted: 3/20/2026 6:08 pm

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and the number of children experiencing gambling problems has quadrupled in just two years. What may start as seemingly harmless activities, such as video games with loot boxes, can lead to serious issues – gambling is linked to the highest suicide rates among addictions. With March Madness just around the corner, now would be an excellent time to talk with your kids about gambling. B-PEN’s page on Teens & Gambling offers prevention tips, warning signs, resources, articles.

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