Youth Problem Gambling Resources on the Web


1) www.pgfnz.co.nz/youth.htm (New Zealand) - Youth Problem Gambling Resources Online


2) www.wannabet.org  is produced by the North American Training Institute (NATI) -  a private, not-for-profit, Minnesota-based corporation.

WannaBet is targeted towards 13-14 year olds.  Of particular interest, is “Andy’s Story”, a short video

clip in which Andy describes his gambling problem and answers questions from other young people.

Another page of interest is the section entitled “Your stories” which encourages young people to submit their

own stories about gambling. Pages on facts why kids gamble and “Games and Fun” are useful for parents,

teachers and children.

Posted: November 6, 2006 Comments (0)

AUS - Pepsi hounded over gambling


www.heraldsun.com.au


Pepsi hounded over gambling


By Emily Power

October 6, 2006

AUSTRALIA — Softdrink giant Pepsi has been accused of promoting to young people through its latest

advertising campaign.

Pepsi is running a competition in which entrants over 18 can win a share in a racing greyhound.

The promotion has angered the Victorian Interchurch Gambling Taskforce and the Melbourne Anglican

Social Responsibilities Committee.

Gambling taskforce member the Rev. Graham Reynolds said linking a young person’s product with betting

could spark an addiction.

“If it is done with scotch whiskey, fine, because you have to be 18 to buy it. But Pepsi cola? You can be two

years old and buy it,” Mr Reynolds said.

“Adults, theoretically, are mature and can make their decisions and they are aware of the risks.

“But there is this culture coming across of promoting gambling to kids, and that is what our big concern is.”

A spokesperson from Pepsi Australia was not available for comment yesterday.

* Please click on the link to see Pepsi’s website for the Dog Racing promotion

http://www.dollarsordog.com.au/

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