Give Grads A Winning Future, Skip Scratch Tickets
The Gifts We Give Have An Impact
We understand that gifting Scratch tickets may be a tradition or easy go-to, however it’s important to know that this is a form of gambling and it can impact starting addictive behaviors at a young age.
Scratch tickets, like other forms of gambling, involve chance and the potential for winning. This element of chance creates feelings of excitement and anticipation of a reward – which minors aren’t yet developed enough to manage.
When young grads are introduced to Scratch tickets, they may begin to link gambling with positive emotions.
At Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling, we believe in creating memorable moments for young grads that shape their futures positively — and we know you do too! So while Scratch tickets may seem like the perfect celebration gift to leave in a card, giving them to anyone under the age of 18 can lead to serious unintended consequences.
We can steer our young grads in the right direction by providing other more rewarding gifts!
That’s why we encourage gift-givers to choose gifts that set them up for success! After all, Scratch tickets aren’t child’s play.
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Your young grad worked hard, and now it’s time to celebrate! This year, skip the Scratch tickets.
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