Understanding School Gambling Issues

What is gambling?

• Playing sports for fun

• Betting money or valuables on games of chance

• Doing homework with friends

• Reading a book

Which of the following is a possible legal consequence of gambling at school?

• Getting a gold star

• Receiving a warning from the police

• Winning a prize

• Being elected class president

What does peer pressure mean?

• Pressure from teachers to do homework

• Influence from friends to do something

• Pressure from parents to eat vegetables

• Pressure from books to read more

Which of the following is usually included in school policies about gambling?

• Encouraging students to gamble

• Prohibiting gambling on school grounds

• Giving prizes for gambling

• Ignoring gambling activities

If a student is caught gambling at school, what is one possible school consequence?

• Suspension

• Extra recess

• Free lunch

• Field trip

Which of the following best describes why gambling is not allowed at school?

• It helps students learn math

• It can lead to unfairness and problems

• It makes everyone happy

• It is a fun activity

How might peer pressure lead a student to gamble at school?

• By making them want to study more

• By encouraging them to join in to fit in with friends

• By helping them avoid trouble

• By teaching them new skills

Why might a school have strict rules against gambling?

• To make school more fun

• To protect students from harm and unfairness

• To encourage competition

• To help students win money

If a friend asks you to gamble at school, what is a good way to respond?

• Say yes to make them happy

• Politely refuse and explain it is against the rules

• Ignore the rules

• Ask a teacher to join

Which of the following is an example of peer pressure related to gambling?

• A teacher giving homework

• Friends daring you to bet your lunch money

• Parents asking you to clean your room

• Reading a book in the library