Gambling is all around us: Scratch-off tickets, sports betting, casinos, bingo, raffles... Most people who gamble legally (in New York State, you need to be 18 top gamble legally) do so as a form of fun and entertainment. However, for some, it can be as addictive as drugs or alcohol. Gambling addictions can be seen in both young people and adults, and may be hard to notice due to their hidden nature. For more information on gambling addictions and how to prevent them, click on the buttons below.