How much do young people gamble?
Young people and gambling advertising
We know that in NSW, 4 out of 5 people worry that children and young people see too much gambling advertising (2020 Community Awareness and Attitudes survey). The NSW Youth Gambling Study 2020 showed that young people are exposed to gambling advertising on TV during sports and racing events, and many see these ads every week. They also see gambling promoted through:
- social media
- online ads and promotions
- gambling websites and apps
- billboards and other public advertising
- sports-betting sponsorships on uniforms and sportsgrounds.
This advertising works. The study confirmed that young people being exposed to gambling advertising, and thinking more positively about gambling because of advertising, were associated with their “participation, intentions and problems” with gambling.
What young people think about gambling
Hear it direct from young people themselves. We talked to a group of high school students about how they felt about gambling and the increase of gambling advertising in the media.
Video games and young people
Video games seem fun and harmless, but there’s a link between gaming and gambling. 40% of young people play games that include gambling.
How common is youth gambling?
Are you worried how video games, gaming and gambling may be affecting your child? Find out how you can make a difference to a young person’s life
What influences young people to gamble?
Ads and sports betting promotion help normalise gambling. But young people are mainly influenced by adults they know – most commonly parents.
Supporting children and young people
Are you worried how video games, gaming and gambling may be affecting your child? Find out how you can make a difference to a young person’s life.
Professional support for young people
You can access online, over-the-phone and face-to-face resources to support under 25s and families dealing with gambling-related issues.
