March 11, 2016 (Rochester, NY) ─ New York State youth between the ages of 12 and 17 are invited to participate in
an art contest to help correct the myths some youth hold about gambling and help spread the truth about
gambling. Anyone between the ages of 12 and 17, living in New York State may participate. Art work should focus
on revealing one of the following truths about gambling:

• Good luck charms play no part in winning or losing.
• Most people who gamble lose.
• Gambling can become an addiction.
• Gambling comes with no guarantees.
• Underage gambling is not safe.

Materials and Requirements: Art work must be your own original work. Copyrighted characters (such as
Superman) or copyrighted clip art, logos, etc., will not be accepted. Artists may use any materials to create their
message. Art work is not limited to posters; please be creative. A completed entry/release form MUST be attached
to the back of all entries or they will not be included in the contest.Judging: Judging will be based on three criteria:

•  Does the art work reveal one of the listed truths about gambling?
• Is the message clear?
• Is the art work creative and original?

NCADD-RA will select a local first, second, and third place from the submitted art work. The three winners will then
be voted on by the New York Council on Problem Gambling to select statewide first, second, and third place pieces.
Deadlines: The contest will run through May 25, 2016. Entries can be dropped off at your local YOU(th) Decide
participating provider:

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence-Rochester Area
1931 Buffalo Road
Rochester, NY 14624

Winning: The three winning pieces of artwork will be presented at the National Conference on Problem Gambling
in July, 2016.

Please contact NCADD-RA Director Jennifer Faringer at jfaringer@depaul.org or (585) 719-3480) with any
questions.