Child gamblers: How and why are children gambling?

Gabriella Jozwiak
Wednesday, November 21, 2018

A report has suggested 450,000 children are gambling in the UK - more than those who had drunk alcohol, smoked cigarettes or taken illegal drugs.

The Gambling Commission has called for parents, businesses and regulators to work together to address child gambling. Picture: Adobe Stock
The Gambling Commission has called for parents, businesses and regulators to work together to address child gambling. Picture: Adobe Stock

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