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Our mission is to empower and inspire young individuals to raise awareness and prevent gambling harm through innovative research and the transformative power of art.
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We’re exploring gambling because it’s everywhere—sometimes loud, sometimes silent.
From loot boxes to scratch tickets, our generation is navigating risk in digital and everyday spaces. We care because gambling affects mental health, relationships, and the way we think about control.
By listening to young people’s stories, we’re building a fuller picture of what gambling really is—and why it matters to talk about it.
What is gambling?
Gambling is when someone risks something of value—money, time, energy—for a chance at a reward that can’t be guaranteed.
It can look like placing bets at a casino, buying lottery tickets, or playing fantasy sports for cash. But it also shows up in subtle ways—inside apps, video games, even arcade games that play with randomness.
Not all gambling is obvious, and not all of it is about money. It’s about chance, risk, and the emotional high—or low—that comes with not knowing what’s going to happen.
Our Wagers & Whispers: Place Your Bet on Community Art Contest invites you to reflect on how that feeling shows up in your world. We would love for you to join us!
Wagers & Whispers:
Place Your Bet on Community Art
Are you a Springfield resident between the ages of 16 and 26 who wants to be a part of the impact and change G.A.R.I. is trying to make?
Join us for our Wagers & Whispers: Place Your Bet On Community Art Contest
The contest is now open for submissions!