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Message SCAVENGERHUNTHUNTTALK TO YOURCHILDREN ABOUTGAMBLINGGAMBLINGRESOURCESTALK TO YOURCHILDREN ABOUTGAMBLING678TECHNOLOGYEDITION9GAMBLINGWARNING SIGNS1016 NYSRC GAMBLINGON CAMPUSNCADD123SCAVENGERHUNTNCPG ON INTERNETGAMBLING4NPGH PG AWARENESSMONTH FACT SHEET5HOPENY/OASASSCREENING 1112131415NYCPG TALKTO KIDSSUBSTANCEABUSEUNDERSTANDINGGAMING SLANGVETERANS &PG BEHAVIOR Knowledge is power but first your must know, where to find the answers tohelp your resources grow. We’ve created a resource map to guide you on your quest.Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Solve the next 5 riddlesusing only this map.But wait, there’s more! Once you make it to the finish line, report back tous! You will find the links, QR code or phone number listed on theinformational page.There is an incentive at the end, not only for one but for all. So don’t missthis opportunity, the effort is small.Submissions will be accepted until March 31, 2025, and incentives will be distributed within 14 days following that date.1.2.3.4.5.On the Road-to-Educational OutreachSUICIDEPREVENTIONCan you list five distinct types of gambling?At what age does a young person's brain continue to develop?What are three warning signs that indicate a problem gambler?About how many people in the US meet the criteria for problem gambling?What is one resource for gambling awareness?United Way ofSeneca County(315)539.1135

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Serious & Casual DatingLive Chats & Online communityFun Stickers and EmojisFree dating appCompletely unregulatedPotential misuse for predatorsCombines swiping and live videochattingLive streaming & InteractivePotential for misuse by predatorsLocal Discovery & Live StreamingCan unlock backstage photosFiltered meet upsMatcher & Match chat toolsFlirt feature for better matchesBlock and report usersHashtags for common interestsSpotafriendSwipe left/rightPrivate accountsReport Scam profilesTeen ChatCrush ZoneLGBTQ Friendly and InclusiveFun online GamesVideo chat room & group chatTaffyBlurry Pics with catchy headlinesPics are visible after ice is brokenPosts rather than profilesKIK MessengerHot or NotRate Pictures and get talkingSeparate from adult profilesAvailable for 13 and aboveCoffee Meets BagelDaily matches called Bagels engagein icebreaking questionsVital currency in “beans”Discover section to view profileAllo TalkNot everything on the internet is harmful, and not every new appposes a threat. However, monitoring your teens' and preteens' onlineactivities can feel as challenging as trying to nail jelly to a barn door—frustrating, seemingly pointless, and likely to leave you feelinginadequate. Remember, no app is inherently dangerous; rather, manysimply offer kids the chance to make poor or questionable decisions.Yobu SkoutOverview Of Chat AppsAll Parents Should KnowAbout...Chat & Technology EditionSnapchatDiscordDaily matches called Bagels engagein icebreaking questionsVital currency in “beans”Discover section to view profileAllows users to create and joinservers to communicate Potential risks around inappropriatecontent, predators, and privacyCommon Acronymsin text:143 - I Love You2day - Today4EAE - For Ever and EverADN- Any Day NowAFAIK - As Far As I KnowAFK - Away from KeyboardASL - AGE/Sex/LocationATM - At the MomentBFN - Bye for NowBOL - Be on LaterBRB - Be Right BackBTW - By the WayCTN - Can’t Talk nowDM - Direct MessageDWBH - Don’t Worry Be HappyF2F/FTF - Face to FaceFWB - Friends with BenefitsFYEO - For your eyes onlyGAL - Get a lifeGB - GoodbyeGLHF - Good Luck, Have FunGTG - Got to GoGYPO - Get your Pants offHAK - Hugs and KissesHAND - Have a Nice DayJK - Just KiddingIMU - I Miss YouTIME - Tears in my eyesQQ - CryingPITR - Parents in the roomPage 6

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How Youth Are Gambling?Teenagers With peerpressure and fitting inbeing top of mind inadolescence,teenagers are morelikely to engage inrisky behaviors likebetting.College Students Thepopularization of sportsbetting on campuses,combined with newfound independence,put college students ata higher risk than everbefore.Gambling Warning Signs in Youth UnexplainedabsencesSudden dropin gradesLess interest inextracurricularactivitiesNeglect of studiesor part-time jobsWithdrawing fromfamily & friendsUnusual interest insports scores orvideo gamesLunch money orvaluables go missing• Fantasy sports• Lottery tickets• Card Games• Video games & Apps• Bets on school or professional sports•Friendly Dares •Internet challenges •Trading card games • Role play & strategy gamesWho’s at Risk?Young ChildrenGaming apps designedto mimic gamblingactivities are beingtargeted towardschildren as young astwo.Page 7

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Understand Gaming SlangMany video games feature gameplay mechanics that encourage youth to exchange real-lifemoney for a random chance at digital items, increasing their chances of experiencing agambling disorder as an adult. By knowing common gaming terminology, you can helpprevent youth gambling. 1-up An object that gives the player an extra life (ortry) in games where the player has a limitednumber of chances to complete a game, a task,or level.100%A game is 100% complete once a player unlocksall available content and completes the game.Many players are so determined to get 100%,that they will make multiple in-game purchasesfor upgrades to achieve this goal.Battle PassA form of in-game monetization that providesadditional content for a game through a tieredsystem, rewarding the player with in-gameitems as they complete specific challenges ortasks.Downloadable Content (DLC)Additional content for a video game that isacquired through a digital delivery system.Content could be packs for skins, weapons,characters, alternate worlds, and new levels.Free-to-Play (F2P or FtP)Games that don’t require a purchase todownload and play. But, once downloaded,players are pressured to spend money onupgrade items like loot boxes, skins, andweapons.Login RewardsA login reward that creates daily gaming habitsby giving players bigger rewards for comingback to play for consecutive days.SkinAn aesthetic change to an item or player thatdoesn’t serve any other function than to makeyour character look better. Players often useskins to display their rare achievements orhigh skill levels, like trophies.ModShort for “modifying” a game, mods maytake the form of new character skins,altered game mechanics or the creation ofnew game stories.Power-Up or PerksObjects that instantly benefit or add extraabilities to the game character, usually as atemporary effect. Power-Ups can be achievedby completing levels or found in purchasedloot boxes.MicrotransactionA business model used in games whereplayers can purchase virtual goods viamicropayments in the gaming console store.Loot Box or Mystery BoxA form of in-game gambling that players canopen for a random chance of winning a prize,gain an experience level, or other in-gameachievement.360 No Scope – A trickshotwhere a player spins 360degrees and shoots an enemywithout using the scope, usuallyin a first-person shooter game.AFK – Away From Keyboard;when a player is temporarilyinactive.BR – Battle Royale; a multiplayergame mode where the lastplayer standing wins.Buff – An enhancement to a gamecharacter’s abilities.Debuff – A reduction in a gamecharacter’s abilities.FPS – Frames Per Second (howmany images are shown everysecond in a video or game, makingit look smoother) or First-PersonShooter.Frag – To kill an enemy, usually in ashooter game.GG EZ – Good Game, Easy. Used totaunt after a victory.Git Gud – A slang phrase tellingsomeone to improve their skills or“get good” at the game. Often usedsarcastically.Hitbox – The invisible area around agame character that detects amountof damage.K/D Ratio – Kill/Death Ratio; ameasure of competitive gamingperformance.Lag – Game delay due to networkissues.Meta – The most effective tacticsavailable in a game.Noob Tube – A beginner-friendlygrenade launcher in shooter games.NPC – Non-Playable Character.RNG – Random Number Generator;the system that decides hit points oramount of damage.SMH – Shaking My Head; often usedto express disbelief ordisappointment.Tilt – Frustration leading to poorperformance.Toxic – Describes a negative orhostile player.YOLO – You Only Live Once; oftenused when taking a big risk in onlinegames.Page 8

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Family TimeBox"Unplug & Power Down"#unplugpowerdownEvery month a packet, full ofconversation starters, arts &crafts activities and recipes, toall preschoolers in SenecaCounty to encourage screen-free/device-free time for thewhole family to enjoy!The coalition focuses on increasing community awareness andfamily engagement to decrease youth substance abuse(alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, nicotine, etc.)A week long campaign, “Don’tbe a ‘D’ student”, in all fourSeneca County high schools toeducate students about thedangers of driving drunk,drugged, distracted, anddrowsy.A week long campaign, “Don’tBlow It”, in all four SenecaCounty middle schools toencourage students to lead adrug-free life in order to be theG.O.A.T (Greatest of All Times)Emergencytreatment to helpan individualduring an opioidoverdoseResource to helpkeep medicationand othersubstances out ofthe reach of youthKids on WheelsSeneca County Substance Abuse Coalition*Other Important Local Resources*Page 9

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FACT SHEET: TALK TO KIDSYOUTH BRAINS UNDERCONSTRUCTIONA GROWING CONCERN8HOW CAN PARENTS HELP?Talk with your kids about gaming and gambling, even if they’re as young as six years old. Learn more at Talk2Kids.orgYOUTH PROBLEM GAMBLINGWARNING SIGNSYOUTH WHO GAMBLEARE MORE LIKELY TOWHAT CONSTITUTESYOUTH GAMBLING? Change in personality or behaviorLess involvement with usual activitiesWithdrawal from family or friendsUnexplained absences from classes or schoolDropping gradesUnexplained debts, cash and/or new itemsBorrowing or stealing moneyUnusual amounts of time on the computerUnusual interest in teams and athletesExaggerated display of moneyBragging about gambling activities 39.5 percent of youth ages 12-17 have gambled over the past 12 months. (Thirty percent of these youth state they began gamblingat age 10 or younger!) Children who gamble under the age of 24 are at a higher risk of developing a gambling problem because the parts of their brain, that help themthink through their decisions and consequences, are still developing. What teens do early in life influences their brain’s development into adulthood. Get lower grades Use tobacco Drink alcohol and binge drink Experiment with marijuana Use illegal drugs Get into fights Have low self esteem Have mental health issues Attempt suicide Have behavioral problems Be involved in crime Get addicted quickly due to their still developing brain Betting with friends on sports, games of skill and dares for money or possessions Raffles Lottery and scratch off tickets obtained illegally or received as a gift Poker and other card and dice games Gambling online, in video games, or on the outcome of videogame matches.Page 11

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Veterans and Problem Gambling BehaviorFew are aware of the risks problem gambling (PG) has for our Service-Members and Veterans. Key issuesinclude, low screening leading to under-reporting, stigma, military culture, and a misunderstanding ofaddiction (GAO report, 2017).Veterans are 2x to 4x more at risk of developing PG behavior than their civilian counterparts (Etuk, et al.,2020).One of the first longitudinal studies of gambling in the military and funded by the Kindbridge ResearchInstitute (KRI), the study of 3,050 US civilians, Veterans, and active-duty military showed the activemilitary problem gambling rate was 68.6% compared with 18.7% among the general public. (Kraus &Grubbs, 2020)Gambling Behaviors Among Veterans: Rates and Frequency (Etuk, et al., 2020)The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) reviewed the Military Health System records of theDOD and Coast Guard (CG) from fiscal year 2011 to 2015, reported that less than 0.03% of active-dutyservice members each year were diagnosed with gambling disorder or seen for problem gamblingwithin the healthcare system.The report also notes that neither the Department of Defense (DOD) nor the Coast Guard systematicallyscreen for problem gambling.In 2019, Congressional legislation required standard screening among U.S. active-duty personnel,however screening has not been widely implemented by the DOD.VA mental health services were also found to underdiagnose problem gambling (PG) among theveteran population.Standardized screening for PG has not been widely implemented across U.S. VA hospitals.Studies outside of the DOD and VA healthcare systems have found much higher rates of GamblingDisorder (GD) among U.S. Service Members and Veterans.Psychiatric Comorbidities with Gambling Disorder (GD) (Etuk, et al., 2020)GD is frequently comorbid with other psychiatric disorders; veterans are at a higher risk compared withnon-veterans for many psychiatric conditions.33% of hospitalized veterans seeking treatment met criteria for comorbid substance abuse and GD.66.4% of veterans seeking treatment for GD reported a lifetime history of substance abuse ordependence.41% of veterans seeking treatment for GD showed a lifetime history of a mood disorder, 29.5% presenteda lifetime diagnosis of PTSD, 77% reported lifetime substance use.PTSD and Trauma-Related Conditions (Etuk, et al., 2020)Gamblers are more likely to have a diagnosis of PTSD, but no association is found between combatexposure and likelihood of gambling.Researchers examined stressful life experience pre-, peri-, and post-deployment and found thatveterans with PTSD were significantly more likely to engage in at-risk gambling behavior.The experience of post-deployment stressful life events and less social support increased theprobability of at-risk gambling behavior.Symptoms of PTSD were related to more general cognitive distortions around gambling, includingpositive gambling expectancies.Veteran symptoms of post-traumatic stress were uniquely related to gambling in response to negativeaffect, gambling in response to social pressure, and gambling due to a need for excitement.Suicide Risk (Etuk, et al., 2020)39.5% of veteran compulsive gamblers had previously attempted suicideA clinical sample of veterans with GD and chronic pain, comorbid veterans were 1.9x more likely toattempt suicide than veterans with a pain disorder alone.Considerable concern about the increased risk for suicide among veterans with problem gamblingbehavior is warranted.Homelessness (Etuk, et al., 2020)GD is associated with veteran homelessness. GD is the second strongest predictor of homelessnessamong veterans, second to illicit drug use.Reference: Etuk, R., Shirk, S. D., Grubbs, J., & Kraus, S. W. (2020). Gambling problems in US military veterans. Current Addiction Reports, 7(2), 210–228. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40429-020-00310-2 Kraus, S., & Grubbs, J. (2022). International Center forResponsible Gaming (ICRG) Conference on Gambling and Addiction. In New Study Shows Potentially Alarming Link Between Military Service and Gambling Disorder. Las Vegas; Kindbridge Research Institute. Retrieved 2023, fromhttps://kindbridge.com/gambling/new-study-shows-potentially-alarming-link-between-military-service-and-gambling-disorder/. U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). (2017). (rep.). Military Personnel: DOD and the Coast Guard Need to Screen forGambling Disorder Addiction and Update Guidance. Retrieved 2023, from https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-17-114. Page 13

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5PROBLEM GAMBLINGFACT SHEETThinking about gambling all the time. Feeling the need to bet more money andmore often. Going back to try to win your money back(“chasing losses”).The National Problem Gambling Helpline (1-800-GAMBLER) isavailable via call, text, or chat and can provide detailed informationregarding treatment resources available in your area.An estimated 2.5 million US adults (1%) meet the criteria forsevere gambling problems in a given year. Another 5-8 million (2-3%) meet one or more of the criteria forgambling disorder and are experiencing problems due to theirgambling behavior.Whether you’re seeking information for yourself or a loved one, this fact sheet can help you gain a betterunderstanding of what problem gambling is, its impact, and how to ﬁnd support.Feeling restless or irritable when trying tostop or cut down. Gambling despite negative consequences.In extreme cases, problem gambling cancause bankruptcy, legal problems, job loss,family harms, and thinking about suicide.Problem gambling (sometimes referred to as “gambling addiction” or “gambling disorder”) is gambling behaviorthat is damaging to a person or their family, often disrupting their daily life and career. Anyone who gambles canbe at-risk for developing a gambling problem. Gambling disorder is a recognized mental health diagnosis.What is Problem Gambling?Problem Gambling Support & ResourcesHow Widespread is Problem Gambling in the U.S.?•Call: 1-800-GAMBLER • Text: 800GAM • Chat: www.1800gamblerchat.orgGet Help for a Gambling ProblemSome warning signs of a gambling problem are:••••••The National Councilon Problem Gamblingestimates that theannual national socialcost of problem gambling is $14 billion.These costs include job loss,bankruptcy, gambling-related healthcarespending and other consequences.Page 15

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• NYS Problem Gambling ResourceCenters:http://www.nyproblemgamblinghelp.org/ Please note that PGRCs do notwork directly with youth but canrecommend local services. Your localPGRC is dedicated to addressing theissue of problem gambling within thesurrounding communities throughincreasing public awareness andconnecting those adversely affectedwith services that can help them. • Teen Line: https://www.teenline.org/ • CALL 800-852-8336 Nationwide (6PM - 10 PM PST) • TEXT TEEN to839863 (6 PM-9 PM PST)SUPPORT AND TREATMENT RESOURCES• OASAS:https://oasas.ny.gov/gambling mainwebsite • HOPEline: call 1-877-8-HOPENY ortext (467369) for 24/7 support forsubstance use and/or gambling.•https://oasas.ny.gov/providers/problem-gambling-treatment Clinicalresources. •https://oasas.ny.gov/prevention/gambling Prevention and responsibleplay. •https://oasas.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2020/03/adolscents-brochure 2.28.pdf Problem gamblingand adolescents.INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES •https://youdecideny.org/ In collaboration with NYS OASAS, this website serves as aresource for problem gambling prevention. Whether you’re a parent, youth, young adult, orcommunity influencer, you’ll find an array of resources tailored specifically to meet yourneeds.•http://www.nyproblemgambling.org/ New York Council on Problem Gambling -to connect tolocal recovery resources•Family toolkit: https://nyproblemgambling.org/resources/family-toolkit/ •https://talk2kids.org/ Tools and tips for talking to your children about gambling. •http://www.knowtheodds.org/ Explore resources about problem gambling, how to recognizesigns of problem gambling, and how to find a path to recovery for yourself and your lovedones. •http://www.dontbetyet.com/ Gambling addiction awareness for children and resources forparents. •https://mindrideny.com/ Understand how the brain reacts to gambling along with othersubstance/behavioral addictions.Page 16