Texas Coalition on Problem Gambling (TXCPG)

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Gen Z and Gen Alpha are remarkably tech-savvy, yet one in six parents admit they probably wouldn’t know if their child was betting online.

Talk to your teen about gambling. Just because they’re #TooYoungToBet doesn’t mean they’re too young to learn about the risks. #TYTB

Despite age restrictions, teens may still find a way to gamble. Make sure your teen knows the risks and is empowered to navigate scenarios where there might be pressure to bet.

#TooYoungToBet #TYTB

Teens are still #TooYoungToBet, but old enough to learn about the risks. Talk to your teen about gambling and make sure they know how to keep themselves safe. #TYTB

In the last year, 1 in 6 adolescents have gambled – despite age restrictions. If your teen is online, they might be encountering gambling opportunities.

Remember, teens are still #TooYoungToBet #TYTB

A 2025 study found that children are “particularly vulnerable” to the perceived link between sports events and gambling.

This sports season, remember: It’s okay to watch the game without betting.

#TooYoungToBet #TYTB

Online gambling is currently the second most common form of gambling among adolescents. If your child is online, they might be encountering gambling opportunities.

Don’t risk their future. Keep gambling products away from kids. #TYTB #TooYoungToBet

In the last year, more than 1 in 6 adolescents have gambled despite age restrictions. Gambling when a child is #TooYoungToBet doesn’t just risk money – it risks their future. #TYTB

TXCPG is neutral on legalized gambling. In states like Texas that have not legalized online gambling, this deal appears to open a legal grey area by blurring the line between journalistic reporting and gambling through the game-ification of current events.

Research shows that early exposure to gambling increases a child’s risk of problem gambling later in life. Don’t risk their future – keep gambling away from kids. #TooYoungToBet #TYTB

If they’re #TooYoungToBet, your child is also:

Too young to help you pick out a parlay
Too young to scratch off numbers on your ticket
Too young to press the ‘spin’ button for you.

Gambling isn’t for kids. Don’t leave their futures to chance. #TYTB

Sports betting, scratch-offs, and casinos all have one thing in common: they’re not for kids. If they’re under the legal gambling age, they’re #TooYoungToBet #TYTB

Parlays, roulette, and lottery games all have one thing in common: they’re not for kids. If they’re under the legal gambling age, they’re #TooYoungToBet #TYTB

Bright futures shouldn’t be left to chance. So why risk it?

Gambling isn’t for kids. #TooYoungToBet #TYTB

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Whether you’re stuffing a stocking for Christmas, wrapping a present for Hanukkah, or celebrating another winter holiday, one thing remains the same across all traditions: Lottery tickets aren’t for kids. This holiday season, #GiftResponsibly. Keep lottery tickets out of family presents.

2-4% of adolescents presently have a gambling problem with another 10-14% of adolescents being at-risk for developing a gambling problem. In contrast, adult problem gambling prevalence rates are about 1-2% of the population. #GiftResponsibly

Adult problem gamblers report an earlier onset of gambling, often beginning between the ages of 10-19, with some studies showing children as young as 9 years old being involved in gambling activities. [Source: NCPG] #GiftResponsibly

TXCPG Board member Saul Malek emphasizes, “TXCPG wants families to enjoy the holidays in a way that is safe for the whole family. Parents may see lottery tickets as an innocent addition to a holiday card or a Christmas stocking, unaware of the potential for harm.” #GiftResponsibly

While male adolescents gamble more frequently than females, female adolescents are more actively involved in lottery play. [Source: NCPG] #GiftResponsibly

TXCPG has signed on to the 2024 Gift Responsibly Campaign at the Participation Level. The campaign is organized by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and supported by the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL). #GiftResponsibly

Early gambling experiences, including lottery products, are a risk factor for later problem gambling. [Source: National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG)] #GiftResponsibly

Neutrality Statement: Texas Coalition on Problem Gambling (TXCPG) takes no position for or against legalized gambling. We advocate solely on behalf of all who are affected by problem gambling in Texas.