Teach youths about risks of excessive gambling: experts
4 Jul 2007
"Since many tend to start at about nine or ten years old, experts say it is important to educate them about the dangers of excessive gambling, before it is too late.
"This is one key focus at a two-day Problem Gambling Conference, which started on Thursday.
"Besides teaching them about the pitfalls, youths must also know where to seek help.
"...Besides organising educational activities in schools, the National Council on Problem Gambling has also run programmes to raise awareness on the topic among Singaporeans..."