Games, Bets & Reality Checks:

Understanding the Risks of Gambling

Help students recognize gambling risks, think critically, and make informed decisions.

One-quarter of Ontario students in grades 7-12 report exposure to online gambling on a daily basis. As gambling becomes more visible and accessible through video gaming, sports culture, social media, marketing, and online environments, helping youth build awareness of risk and develop critical thinking skills is an important step in preventing potential long-term gambling-related harms.

Games, Bets & Reality Checks: Understanding the Risks of Gambling is a free, evidence-informed training module developed by for grade 11 and 12 students. Designed for educators, facilitators, and other youth-serving professionals, the module and accompanying facilitation guide provide engaging activities, discussion prompts, and practical resources to support meaningful conversations about gambling, betting, digital health, risk, and harm prevention.

Please note: Games, Bets & Reality Checks is currently only available for download in Ontario. To request access outside of Ontario, please contact us at YouthTraining@rgco.org and our team will be in touch shortly.


Boak, A., & Hamilton, H. A. (2026). The mental health and well-being of Ontario students, 1991-2025: Findings from the Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey (OSDUHS). Toronto, ON: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

Everything You Need to Lead the Conversation:

  • Evidence-informed training package with ready-to-use materials
  • Easy-to-deliver sessions designed to fit within a 60-minute class
  • Designed to resonate with Grade 11 and 12 students

Bring Games, Bets & Reality Checks to your classroom!

  1. Download the Facilitator Guide featuring clear instructions, key information, practical tips, and additional resources.
  2. Download the Training Module, covering key areas:
  • What gambling and betting are, and how they show up in everyday life
  • The risks, impacts, and warning signs of gambling-related harm
  • Practical strategies for reducing risk and making informed decisions
  • Available support services and resources for students seeking help
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