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Number of Child Gamblers Quadruples in Just Two Years
Number of Child Gamblers Quadruples in Just Two Years

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Number of Child Gamblers Quadruples in Just Two Years

The Gambling Commission study suggests that 450,000 children aged 11 to 16 bet regularly, more than those who have taken drugs, smoked or drunk alcohol. Bets with friends, slot machines, and scratchcards, were most popular. A campaigner on the issue, Bishop of St Albans Right Reverend Alan Smith, called it a "generational scandal". "Today's findings [...]

By Generation Next|2021-03-01T17:08:14+11:00November 26th, 2018|Categories: Gambling|Tags: child gambling, gambling addiction, illegal gambling, problem gambling|0 Comments

Gambling Gallops On, Stats Reveal – But What Can Be Done To Curb Its Harms?

Pixabay Images Data released late last week reveal Australia’s gambling habit is growing as fast as ever. The Australian Gambling Statistics for 2014-15 show adult Australians, on average, lost A$1,242 a year on gambling. The amount varies dramatically by state: in New South Wales the average loss was $1,518; in Tasmania, $762. Most [...]

By Generation Next|2016-08-29T12:53:12+10:00August 29th, 2016|Categories: Mental Health & Wellbeing, Society & Culture|Tags: addiction, advertising rules, gambling, gambling addiction, gambling ads, gambling harm, Mental Health, poker machines, pokies, problem gambling, sports betting|0 Comments