Online gambling
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe the rules around online gambling, explain why people gamble and explain how to access support for an online gambling addiction.
Key learning points
- It is illegal for under-18s to gamble, online or in person.
- 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.
Teacher tip
Using real examples of age guidance ratings and gambling warning symbols will help students to recognise and understand these. Consider showing examples from gaming platforms that include loot boxes or in-game purchases.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The dopamine rush that is experienced when interacting online can become…
Q2.An online addiction can impact on someone’s wellbeing. It can...
Q3.Match the words to the correct definitions.
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
Q4.Ways to reduce an online addiction can include:
Q5.Setting a ‘digital curfew’ at bedtime can be helpful because it prevents late night scrolling and improves .
Q6.The internet will often show images of people, this can impact a person's self-esteem.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the correct definitions.
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
Q2.Complete the sentence: People gamble for a variety of reasons, such as entertainment, , or the chance to win money.
Q3.Online gambling sites can help people manage their addictions by...
Q4.True or false? Gambling online has different laws than gambling in person.
Q5.Match the following examples of the types of harm gambling can cause to the category of harm it falls into.
taking on debt to fund gambling
lying to people about your situation
losing sleep
poor academic or work performance
Q6.What kind of help is available for people with gambling addictions?
To help you plan your 9 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Online gambling, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 9 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Online gambling, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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