UNDERAGE GAMBLING FACTS:

• Most teens are introduced to gambling by a parent or adult close to them.
• Teens may gamble in a variety of ways including, but not limited to, card games, sports betting and Internet gambling.
• It is illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to participate in any form of gambling in New Mexico.
• All forms of gambling carry some risk of developing problems for some people.
• Gambling may affect teens from all types of families, socioeconomic backgrounds and ethnic groups.
• Problem gambling is easy to hide.
• Teens may gamble to feel important, raise self-esteem or to escape problems.
• Treatment is available to teens and their families.

For more information, please contact:
Responsible Gaming Program, Coordinator
Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission Office
P.O. Box 329
Mescalero, NM 88340
(575) 464-7106