Harm prevention agency says unregulated online gambling attracting children

A support service claims that children as young as 11 are accruing thousands of dollars in debt due to online gambling.

According to the agency's head, more social workers and school counselors are contacting secondary school students and even some intermediate school students with concerns about problem online gambling.

With offshore gambling websites posing a particular risk, the organization, which works to prevent harm from online gambling, stated that more research and support were needed.

 

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A support service has raised alarm over children as young as 11 accumulating significant debts due to online gambling. The agency's head reports an increasing number of social workers and school counselors reaching out to secondary and even intermediate school students, concerned about rising issues with gambling addiction. Offshore gambling websites are identified as a major risk factor, as they operate without regulation, exposing vulnerable young people to greater harm. The organization calls for more research and enhanced support systems to prevent online gambling-related problems among youth.