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Are you more likely to win the lottery or be struck by lightning?

Gambling - Age 11-14

Gambling can look exciting, but the odds are designed so the house usually wins. Learn how to spot risks, stay in control, and get help.

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In PSHE Health Education, learning about gambling is about staying safe with money and choices. This includes understanding chance, recognising advertising tricks, and knowing how habits can become harmful, especially online.

Key Terms

Odds: The chances of something happening, often shown as how likely you are to win or lose.
Stake: The amount of money (or credit) you choose to risk on a bet or game.
Gambling harm: When gambling causes problems, such as stress, money trouble, arguments, or feeling unable to stop.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What do “odds” mean in gambling?

Odds describe how likely it is that you will win. The higher the odds, the less likely a win is, and many games are set up so losses happen more often than wins.

Can under 18s gamble in the UK?

Most gambling in the UK is restricted to people aged 18 or over, including lottery games and online betting. If you are under 18, the safest choice is not to gamble at all.

What should I do if I think someone has a gambling problem?

If someone’s gambling is causing stress, money worries, or secrecy, encourage them to talk to a trusted adult, school staff, or a GP. You can also look up the National Gambling Helpline for confidential support.

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1 .

Which of these events is least likely to happen?

You are struck by lightning

You die from a bee or wasp sting

You are killed by a falling asteroid

You win the lottery main prize

None of these are likely to happen. Just for comparison, here are the odds in order of likelihood:
You die from a bee or wasp sting - 1 : 79,842
You are struck by lightning – 1 : 1,101,000
You win the lottery main prize - 1 : 45,057,474
You are killed by a falling asteroid – 1 : 74,817,414

2 .

Figures from The Royal College of Psychiatrists show that how many Britons in every thousand have a problem with gambling?

1 in every thousand

9 in every thousand

19 in every thousand

90 in every thousand

Problems with gambling arise when it leads to debt. Many have little control over the amount they spend, and this can lead to them losing their homes and destroying their relationships

3 .

How does a gambling addict feel when they make a bet?

Invincible

Sad

Hopeful

Scared

According to psychologists gambling addicts feel “alive”, “invincible” or “powerful” when they make a bet. This “rush” is addictive and that is what causes gambling to become a problem

4 .

What should you do if you think you might have gambling problems?

Have yourself excluded from gambling

Talk to someone about your worries

Contact a gamblers support group

Any of the above

The first thing is to notice that you have a problem. That is often the hardest part. Once you have done this then you can follow one or more routes:
Talking to a friend of family member about the issue often helps. If you prefer, you can contact a support group such as Gamblers Anonymous. Another measure you can take is to have your name added to a list of those excluded from gambling. Betting companies are not allowed to serve anyone on the list

5 .

Which of the following is a sign that you like something but are not addicted to it?

You crave the thing you like

You hurt others to do the thing you like

You can stop if you want to

You do things you wouldn’t usually to get the thing you like

If something you like doing hurts you or others then you would stop, but not if you are addicted. You may also feel cravings for or have an obsession with an addiction. Another sign is that you are doing things which would normally be against your nature, such as stealing to feed your addiction

6 .

Which of these is gambling?

Buying a lotto ticket

Betting on horse races

Buying a raffle ticket

They are all gambling

Playing any game of chance which involves giving money is gambling. Many do not see raffles as gambling but technically they are

7 .

How old must you be before you can buy a lottery ticket?

When the Ntional Lottery first started you could buy a ticket if you were 16 years old. This changed to 18 in 2021

8 .

What should you do if a friend of yours is having gambling problems?

Tell their parents

Report them to the police

Talk to their doctor about it

Tell them about your concerns

If another person's gambling is getting out of hand they may not have realised they have a problem.
There are groups friends and family of gamblers can contact. For example GamCare or GamAnon

9 .

Which of these in NOT a sign you may have a gambling problem?

You bet larger amounts to feel the same as you used to

You bet occasionally and never more than you can afford

You borrow or sell to get gambling money

You bet more than you can afford to lose

The other three options are all signs that your gambling is getting out of control. If you notice any of them then please seek help

10 .

From October 2017 – September 2018, how much money was spent in the UK on gambling?

£14.5 million

£145 million

£14.5 billion