Korean Sports Lottery and Sports Racing Launch Campaign to Eradicate Illegal Gambling Among Youth

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The Sports Lottery and Sports Racing General Division of the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation successfully carried out a campaign to prevent illegal gambling among youth in collaboration with the Gwangmyeong Police Station and Gwangmyeong High School.

On the 21st, the Sports Lottery and Sports Racing General Division conducted a 'School Visit Youth Illegal Gambling Eradication Education and Campaign' for all 880 students at Gwangmyeong High School.

With the issue of illegal gambling among youth recently emerging as a social concern, the campaign holds significance for the cooperation between schools, police, and public institutions in carrying out preventive activities.

During the education session, a professional counselor participated to explain the definition and types of illegal gambling, actual cases and their harms, the risks of addiction, and prevention methods. In particular, the Campaign for Adolescent Gambling Intervention (CAGI) screening tool was used to allow students to assess their own risk levels, and guidance was also provided on reporting and counseling methods, as well as treatment support systems.

On the 23rd, a healthy promotion campaign was also held in connection with 'May's Festival,' a commemorative event for Youth Month in Gwangmyeong City. The event, held at the Gwangmyeong City Youth Center, Han-naecheon, and the Sohah Commercial District, attracted approximately 4,000 participants, including youth and citizens.

A representative of the Sports Lottery and Sports Racing General Division, who spoke to this newspaper by phone, stated, "Illegal gambling among youth is a serious problem that goes beyond mere curiosity or deviance; it can threaten their studies, health, and future," emphasizing the importance of addressing issues related to youth illegal gambling.

A representative of Sports Forum 21 stated, "Sports Forum 21 has consistently pointed out the issue of illegal gambling among youth. We must cooperate with the police, schools, and the local community to ensure that youth correctly recognize the dangers of illegal gambling," and added, "What is crucial is to continuously and deeply expand preventive activities."

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