The Dark Side of Online Poker in High Schools
The Dark Side of Online Poker in High Schools
Online poker has become a popular game among high school students, with many playing for hours on end.
Online poker has become a popular game among high school students, with many playing for hours on end.
The majority of high schoolers who play cards for money are under the age of 21.
The majority of high schoolers who play cards for money are under the age of 21.
Weak age restrictions and regulations have made it easier for high schoolers to access online poker sites.
Weak age restrictions and regulations have made it easier for high schoolers to access online poker sites.
The thrill of online poker has led to high schoolers wagering increasing amounts of money, often irresponsibly and carelessly.
The thrill of online poker has led to high schoolers wagering increasing amounts of money, often irresponsibly and carelessly.
Many high schoolers are owing money to friends and family, with some debts exceeding $1,000.
Many high schoolers are owing money to friends and family, with some debts exceeding $1,000.
In the worst-case scenario, one student lost over $1,500 to online poker.
In the worst-case scenario, one student lost over $1,500 to online poker.
A study by the University of Pennsylvania found that 2.9 million kids play cards for money, 580,000 of them online.
A study by the University of Pennsylvania found that 2.9 million kids play cards for money, 580,000 of them online.
The brain is the main culprit behind the correlation between early exposure to gambling and problem gambling later in life.
The brain is the main culprit behind the correlation between early exposure to gambling and problem gambling later in life.
Research has shown that not yet fully formed frontal cortices make kids more prone to addiction and risk-taking behavior.
Research has shown that not yet fully formed frontal cortices make kids more prone to addiction and risk-taking behavior.
Experts warn that children introduced to gambling at a young age are four times more likely to engage in problem gambling later.
Experts warn that children introduced to gambling at a young age are four times more likely to engage in problem gambling later.