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Game-Bling: When Gaming Meets Gambling

Image of gaming controller and a human hand which holds money

It is important for youth to know when a game goes from a skill-based activity to a chance-based activity, especially when real money is converted into in-game currency. This interactive workshop explores unconventional forms of gambling available to minors, such as player-pack unlocking, skin betting, e-sports betting, and daily fantasy sports. It discusses signs of problem gaming and gambling and explores the potential risks of these activities, while providing strategies on how to make safe and healthy decisions and providing information on referrals to community support services. Presented by the YMCA. [For parents/caregivers, teens and tweens]