Lottery tickets a dangerous gift for teens, gambling experts warn

Montreal Gazette

There’s no doubt stocking stuffers are a challenge for teenagers, but gambling experts are warning people not to succumb to the lure of lottery tickets as an easy solution to Christmas gift-giving. It’s not appropriate and it can lead to gambling disorders. That’s the warning from the International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviours at McGill University along with the National Council on Problem Gambling. Many lottery corporations, including Loto-Québec, collaborate during the holiday season to increase public awareness about the impact of giving lottery products as gifts to minors.
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