Free Webinar: Gambling, Money and Decision Making

Join YGAP for a free, interactive webinar! This session discusses items of value used by youth to bet with, and analyzes factors leading them to participate in games of chance (i.e. to make money) to emphasize the importance of not risking items one is not comfortable losing. Through a variety of activities, youth understand that gambling is not a way to earn money by referring back to the odds of losing and the role of chance in gambling. It also discusses the distinction between needs and wants which allows participants to apply decision-making skills to create a budget and make smart financial decisions contributing to mental health and wellbeing (i.e. exploring the concept of entertainment budget and how it relates to gambling). Finally, it explores the financial risks of gambling while providing safety tips and providing information on referral to community support services.