Nearly 10,000 people were arrested by police between September 2023 and October 2024, with 4,715 of them being under the age of 19. When authorities noticed a concerning increase in the number of young people participating, the massive crackdown, which had initially been intended to apprehend major players and gambling operators, took a different turn.
Children gambled for a variety of reasons. Roughly 43 percent said they were merely interested. An additional 34% felt that their friends were pressuring them to participate. Online and offline advertisements also had a significant influence on children's gambling behavior.
Children gambled for a variety of reasons. Roughly 43 percent said they were merely interested. An additional 34% felt that their friends were pressuring them to participate. Online and offline advertisements also had a significant influence on children's gambling behavior.