GambleAware report cites 30% of UK children spending money on gambling
GambleAware’s report on gambling harms and young people in Great Britain cited UK Gambling Commission figures showing that 30% of 11- to 17-year-olds spent their own money on gambling in the past year. The report also noted that the regulator’s figures showed participation in unregulated markets rising from 15% to 18% between 2024 and 2025, while identifying limitations in the research evidence.
The findings and evidence limitations are relevant to regulators assessing youth gambling and the reach of safeguards.