/newsroom/taxonomy/term/4364/all en /newsroom/channels/news/lottery-tickets-arent-childs-play-343921 <p>Research shows that early childhood gambling experiences, including those with lottery products, can be a risk factor for gambling problems later in life.</p> <p>This research prompted the <b><a href="/ihdw/projects/gambling">International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors</a></b> at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University and the U.S. National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) to join forces in developing the Gift Responsibly Campaign. Since 2001, the simple goal of the Campaign is to raise awareness about the risks of underage lottery play.</p> Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:33:09 +0000 katherine.gombay@mcgill.ca 288544 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/lottery-tickets-arent-childs-play-264660 <p>Lottery tickets may be fun-filled and exciting presents, but they are not suitable gifts for minors. Studies suggest that gambling is a popular yet risky activity among youth. Additionally, researchers have reported a correlation between age of gambling onset and problem gambling later in life. Lottery play is sometimes an initial introduction to gambling activities for minors.</p> Tue, 06 Dec 2016 18:30:38 +0000 priya.pajel@mail.mcgill.ca 26472 at /newsroom