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Only 51% of parents with children ages six to 17 have discussed gambling with them, according to a Harris Poll commissioned by the National Council on Problem Gambling. The NCPG is urging families to make gambling part of their conversations about risk and is developing educational resources to help.
The findings put youth gambling prevention at the center of the organization’s latest outreach. Parents are asking for information about gambling risks, warning signs and how to begin the conversation.
Parents Want Help Addressing Gambling Risks
Alongside the finding that just over half of parents have had that conversation, the survey found a difference in concern between fathers and mothers.
Nearly three in four fathers expressed concern about their children gambling, compared with 42% of mothers.
“Parents are concerned about their children’s exposure to gambling, which makes sense as sports betting and prediction markets become more accessible and visible,” NCPG board president Derek Longmeier said.
The NCPG says gambling presents risks similar to those associated with drugs, alcohol and sex. Parents said they want practical guidance on youth gambling risks, signs of problem gambling, and when and how to discuss the subject.
“We’re hearing from parents who want to better understand the risks and are asking for practical resources to help them have these conversations with their kids,” Longmeier said.
Educational Tools and Responsible Gift-Giving
The NCPG says it is working on tools and educational materials for parents to discuss different types of gambling, including sports betting, online casino and prediction markets.
Its existing annual Gift Responsibly Campaign encourages adults not to give lottery tickets or other gambling products to minors. More than 230 organizations participated in and supported the campaign last year, a 30% increase over the previous year.
Prediction-Market Memberships Draw Objections
The education push comes as the NCPG faces a separate dispute over its decision to welcome prediction markets after Kalshi joined as a member of the Financial Services & Trading category.
The Michigan Gaming Control Board, Ohio Casino Control Commission and Nevada Council on Problem Gambling have rescinded their NCPG memberships. Those organizations said they did not want to be associated with companies they described as engaging in illegal gambling.
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Source: As reported by Casino.org.
