This document provides tips for hosting a casino night fundraiser responsibly and warns about the risks of youth gambling. It discusses how gambling is related to other risky behaviors like delinquency, drug and alcohol use. While many parents believe youth gambling is harmless, the document states this belief is incorrect. It also expresses concerns about internet gambling being constantly accessible and able to distort perceptions of money. A survey found the top gambling activity for Oregon kids is playing online for free.

1. School sponsoring a “Casino Night”? pick up…and share… these tips for doing it responsibly

2. Oregon Problem Gambling Helpline: free and confidential By phone: 1-877-MY LIMIT By email/chat/IM: 1877mylimit. org website also feature free downloadable resources

5. Messages To Kids About Gambling

6. delinquency sexual behavior smoking drug use gambling Problem Behaviors Oregon youth surveys show that youth gambling is related to other risk behaviors …so don’t think of it as a “healthy” alternative activity!