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Youth and Gambling: Signs and Indicators of Problem Gambling

The following are specific signs of a possible problem gambling to watch for in youth:

  • skipping school;
  • preoccupation with video arcades, Internet gambling sites, sports results or TV poker;
  • missing money without an adequate explanation;
  • borrowing or stealing money from friends and family;
  • selling or losing possessions;
  • large unexplained amounts of cash;
  • fake ID, casino entry cards, or racetrack receipts among belongings; and
  • an Internet trail.

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