According to "astonishing" official data, the percentage of young people in Great Britain who have a gambling problem has more than doubled, prompting calls for immediate government intervention. According to recently released data from the Gambling Commission, which oversees online casinos, bookmakers, and the national lottery, the number of children who meet the commonly used diagnostic criteria for gambling problems has shockingly increased to 85,000.
Proportion of gambling-addicted children in England doubled
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Recent data from the UK Gambling Commission reveals a significant rise in gambling problems among young people in Great Britain. The latest findings show that 85,000 children now meet established criteria for gambling addiction, more than doubling previous rates. This surge has led to urgent calls for government intervention to address the growing issue.