Agcom commissioner cites youth gambling figures and calls for stronger protection
Agcom commissioner Massimiliano Capitanio said gambling prohibitions alone are insufficient to protect minors, citing findings from an Italian national health institute survey. The survey found gambling participation among 10.6% of 11–13-year-olds and 22.1% of 14–17-year-olds, while about 340,000 minors showed risky or problematic behaviour, he said.
The figures inform regulators and operators assessing online gambling safeguards for minors.