/newsroom/taxonomy/term/7560/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 Æ»¹ûÒùÔº 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-335231 <p>According to research, early childhood gambling experiences, including those with lottery products, increase the risk for developing gambling problems later in life.</p> Tue, 30 Nov 2021 21:04:29 +0000 katherine.gombay@mcgill.ca 283673 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/gambling-canada-263425 <p>"One-in-four say they have family or close friends who have a gambling problem, or have one themselves." (Source: <a href="http://angusreid.org/gambling/">Angus Reid</a>)</p> Thu, 13 Oct 2016 20:18:39 +0000 vincent.allaire@mcgill.ca 26280 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/loto-quebec-taking-bets-us-presidential-race-258107 <p>"Loto-Québec is now taking bets on the U.S. presidential race." (Source: <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/us-election-loto-quebec-betting-wager-republican-democrat-1.3418300">CBC</a>)</p> Mon, 25 Jan 2016 19:34:39 +0000 vincent.allaire@mcgill.ca 25155 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/lottery-tickets-arent-childs-play-257150 <p>Lottery tickets are 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> Sat, 05 Dec 2015 07:40:55 +0000 nima.adibpour@mail.mcgill.ca 25007 at /newsroom