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Half of 16-Year-Old Boys Are Gambling. What Can Schools Do?

A Common Sense Media report examines adolescent boys' experiences with gambling and gambling-like activities.

As the betting industry grows, kids as young as 11 are getting hooked

Experts argue that gambling addiction among youths could be the 'next opioid epidemic.'

Prediction markets as a public health threat

Prediction Markets Pose Public Health Threat to Youth

Senators Work To Ban Gambling Ads Targeting Minors

Valve Faces Multiple Lawsuits After Being Sued Over Loot Boxes Again

Valve is facing lawsuits related to its use of loot boxes in Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2, and other games.

The intersection of sports cards and gambling: How hitting a grail card led to rehab

Once wholesome sports card collecting looks very different in the digital world and leading to a whole "new phenomenon of gambling."

National Survey Finds Widespread Gambling Participation Before Age 21 Amid Public Concern About Youth Exposure Risk

While nearly two thirds of U.S. adults aged 21+ report gambling before age 21, only 15% of adults overall say they have ever been asked about their gambling behavior by a primary care provider.  As gambling becomes more accessible across digital platforms, a national survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), released March 2, 2026, highlights the many ways in which youth are being exposure to gambling.