Youth Gambling Quiz - Myths vs. Facts

Which is more likely?  
(A) Winning a jackpot of 1 million dollars .. or
(B) Seeing a UFO six times in your life.

Answer is .. B

You have a 1 in 3 million change of sighting an UFO, and a 1 in 20 million chance of winning a jackpot of 1 million dollars ~ You are more likely to see 6 UFO's than win the jackpot.

Which age group is most at risk for gambling problems?  
(A) Adults  (B) Seniors  (C) Youth .. or (D) Young Adults

Answer is .. C + D

Youth 14-17 and young adults 18-24 are twice as likely to develop gambling problems.

I've had big wins before; I know that I can be lucky again.
(A) True____ (B) False____

Answer is .. False

Winning can be fun, but doesn't predict future wins!

I have a friend who ALWAYS wins.
(A) True____ (B) False____

Answer is .. False and  Impossible

People often talk about their wins, and keep quiet about their losses.

Gambling takes place in many environments, not just at the casino.
(A) True____ (B) False____

Answer is .. True

Many people gamble at home, with friends and on the internet. Lottery tickets, bingo, sports betting and scratch tickets are also forms of gambling.

Which is more likely?  
(A) Being struck by lightning .. or (B) Winning the lotto 6/49.

Answer is .. A

Your chance of being stuck by lightning is 1 in 5 million, your chance of winning lotto 6/49 is 1 in 14 million ~ You are more likely to be struck by lightning twice.