Online gambling
I can describe the rules around online gambling, explain why people gamble and explain how to access support for an online gambling addiction.
Online gambling
I can describe the rules around online gambling, explain why people gamble and explain how to access support for an online gambling addiction.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- It is illegal to allow under 18s to gamble, in person or online.
- People gamble for a variety of reasons, like excitement, entertainment or the chance to win money.
- People can become addicted to gambling and can lose large amounts of money or get into debt.
- There is support available for people with gambling addictions.
Keywords
Gamble - in this context, to bet money with the hope of winning more
Legal - when something is within the law
Illegal - when something is against the law
Addiction - a loss of control over doing, taking or using something even when it is harmful
Debt - money owed to someone else
Common misconception
Gambling online has different laws than gambling in person.
It is illegal to gamble online or in person under the age of 18.
To help you plan your year 9 rshe (pshe) lesson on: Online gambling, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
a loss of control over doing, taking or using something
in this context, something that doesn’t last long
a chemical in the body that gives us a short-term feeling of reward
a way of moving through online content quickly
Exit quiz
6 Questions
to bet money with the hope of winning more
when something is within the law
not being able to stop doing something, despite knowing it could harm
money owed to someone else
taking on debt to fund gambling
lying to people about your situation
losing sleep
poor academic or work performance