Transcript Think Twice Oregon Campaign Featuring Jessica Reid and

What is Gambling
To risk money or
something of value on the
outcome of an
unpredictable event or
contest
Minimum Legal Age to Gamble
in Oregon
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 Traditional Lottery games
 Charitable gaming
 Pari-mutuel betting (e.g., race track)
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 Video lottery (includes video poker, video slots)
 Tribal casinos
What is Problem Gambling
Gambling becomes a problem
when it causes disruptions in
any major area of life:
psychological, physical,
social or vocational.
Signs of Problem Gamblers
 Secretive about his/her gambling habits, and defensive when
confronted
 Restless or irritable when not gambling
 Gambling to escape problems
 Lying to family and friends , teachers about gambling
 Borrowing money often
 Trying unsuccessfully to control, cut-back, or stop gambling
 Committing crimes to finance gambling
 Increasing bet amounts when gambling to achieve the desired high
 “Chasing” losses with more gambling
What Kind of Problems Can Occur
Loss of employment
Foreclosure on home or unable to pay rent
Loss of important relationships
Alcohol or other drug related problems
Depression/Suicidal thoughts or attempts
Committing Crimes
School failure
Oregon Prevalence Study
 More than 74,000 Oregon Adults (2.7%) are believed
to meet criteria for being problem or pathological
gambler
One in 25 Oregon teens (13-17 yrs. old) experienced
gambling related problems; that’s more than 10,000
Oregon youth
One in 10 teens is an at-risk gambler
About 6,000 Oregonians over 62 years old (1.2%) are
believed to meet the criteria for problem or
pathological gambling
Spending on Gambling
The Oregon Lottery had net sales
of 1.2 billion in 2007 (Oregon
Lottery, 2007)
Jackson Counties Oregon Lottery
had net sales of over 57 million in
2007 (Oregon Lottery, 2007)
How to Get Help!
Treatment is Free, Confidential , and it Works!
On-line check out thinktwiceoregon.com
Call 1-877-MY-LIMIT or Roxann Jones at 774-7821