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Don’t let mobile sports betting get in the way.

Once you start betting, in can be hard to stop.

Mobile sports betting is when you use a phone or tablet to risk money by guessing what will happen in a sports game, like which team will win or how many points will be scored. People who gamble like this are hoping to win more money in return, but winning isn’t guaranteed. In fact, it’s very unlikely. People lose a lot of money this way, and it quickly can become an addiction.

of Delaware MS and HS students gamble or bet on sports, which leads to a 50% increased risk of vaping, smoking weed, drinking and other risky behaviors.

*According to the University of Delaware’s Center for Drug and Alcohol Studies and the YRBS.

Gambling addictions can consume your life.

Mobile sports betting puts you on a slippery slope that leads many people to addiction. Soon, you’re thinking about mobile sports betting all the time. You may start betting in the middle of the night, while you’re driving, or instead of hanging out with friends.

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Many ways to bet, plenty of ways to lose.

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Don’t go it alone.

If you are having problems with gaming or gambling issues, please talk to a trusted adult (e.g., parent, school nurse or school wellness coordinator) about ways to get help.

Think you might have a gambling problem?

Your parents or guardian can help. Share the page for parents to start the conversation together.

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