TOLEDO, Ohio — Zepf Center is joining a national effort to warn families about the risks of youth gambling through the 2025 Gift Responsibly Campaign.

The campaign, organized by the National Council on Problem Gambling and supported by the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries, encourages adults to avoid giving lottery tickets and scratch-offs to children. Zepf Center said research shows early exposure to gambling can increase the likelihood of developing gambling problems later in life.

“Anyone can struggle with gambling at any age, but when young people are introduced to gambling early, the risks increase,” said Megan Poliquin, Zepf Center’s manager of gambling and prevention. “This holiday season, we’re proud to support a campaign that encourages responsible cho

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