3.2.2025 —

Welcome to the e-Learning Course on Gambling Harms for Young People

This course is designed to raise awareness about the harms of gambling, especially for young people. With the rise of online gambling and gambling elements in video games, it’s more important than ever to understand the risks and how gambling can escalate from harmless fun to serious problems.

We’ll cover the myths and misconceptions around gambling, explore gambling trends, and look at how gambling behaviors can develop and worsen over time. You’ll also learn about the role of gambling advertising and its impact, as well as protective measures and responsible gambling practices.

By the end of this course, you’ll have the tools to recognize gambling-related harm, strengthen your resilience, and support others in your community. Let’s take the first step toward preventing gambling harms together!

1. Fallacies about gambling 2. Everything You Need to Know About Gambling 3. Gambling Trends and Industry Revenue in Finland: A Statistical Overview 4. The Rise of (illegal) Online Gambling and Its Influence on Gaming 5. Gambling Habits Assessment: Personalized Recommendations Based on Your Results 6. The Gambling Continuum: From Minor Issues to Full-Blown Addiction Among Youth 7. Factors that contribute to gambling – internal and external  8. The Impact of Gambling Ads: Social Media, Direct vs. Indirect Marketing 9. Exploring the Concept of Responsible Gambling: Principles, Practices, and Support Systems 10. Building Resilience: Strengthening Psychosocial Skills to Prevent Gambling Harm 11. Reaching Young People: Effective Strategies for Social Media Engagement 12. Volunteer and Campaign: Making a Difference in Gambling Harm Prevention 13. Mastering Communication: How to Present Ideas and Build Persuasive Arguments