Wagers and Whispers Contest Categories

  • Digital Dice

    The game is always on.

    Explore how gambling has shifted into digital spaces—loot boxes, in-app purchases, and fantasy sports. Where does play end and risk begin?

  • Generational Risks

    I bet like they taught me.

    Tell the story of how gambling is passed down through family, friends, and community. What did you learn about gambling by watching others?

    What did you learn about treatment or recovery by watching others? Was it talked about by family or friends? Available and accessible?

  • Glamour and Grit

    When the bet looks beautiful.

    Scratch tickets shimmer. Casinos sparkle. Influencers flex penthouses and yachts. Apps promise riches.

    Show how gambling can be wrapped in beauty—but what can go wrong?

  • Spin Again

    The loop that never ends.

    Capture the feeling of chasing something: a win, a desire, a “maybe this time.” What happens when it keeps spinning, but the urge to keep playing never stops? What keeps a person coming back?

  • Mirror Match

    Is this still me?

    Gambling doesn’t always take your money—it can take your reflection. Show how risk, pressure, or addiction changes who someone is.

  • Freestyle

    Don’t relate to any of these categories? Share your point of view about gambling and its effects on youth and young adults!