What Parents Need to Know About Teens and Gambling
Sports betting apps, prediction markets, and loot boxes have put gambling a tap away for teenagers. This guide explains how teens get access, what the signs look like, and how to respond.
We're not clinicians or doctors, and this practical guide isn't medical advice. For guidance about your teen, always talk with their doctor or therapist. If you're worried about their safety, call or text 988, or call 911.
If you're new here, start with these
Prediction Markets Explained for Parents: How They Work and Why They Matter for Teens
A prediction market is a platform where people buy yes-or-no contracts, called event contracts, on whether something will happen, such as a team winni…
ThenSigns Your Teen May Be Gambling, and What to Do Next
The most common signs a teen may be gambling are money that appears or disappears without explanation, new secrecy around phones and payment apps, and…
ThenHow Teens Get on Sports Betting Apps, and What Parents Can Do
Legal sports betting apps are restricted to adults, and the minimum age is 21 in most U.S. states that allow them, although the rules vary by state an…
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We're not clinicians, so the Getting Help guide explains your options in plain language and points you toward people who can evaluate your teen. If you're worried about safety, call or text 988, or call 911.