There are many reasons why youth might gamble. The recent “poker craze” indicates that the media could have a very important role in determining the popularity of some gambling games, but the reasons why youth gamble remain the same.
| Reasons |
Low Risk Gamblers |
At-Risk Gamblers |
Pathological Gamblers |
| Enjoyment |
70% |
90% |
82% |
| Win Money |
63% |
90% |
91% |
| Excitement |
48% |
81% |
73% |
| Socialize |
10% |
8% |
16% |
| Relax |
6% |
17% |
38% |
| Escape |
1% |
0% |
11% |
| Depression |
0.4% |
2% |
9% |
| Loneliness |
0.2% |
2% |
7% |
|
