The KSA and Roda JC Kerkrade launched a study in the Parkstad region into young adults’ experiences of sports betting. The research is scheduled to run from November to December 2025, with results expected in early 2026 to inform possible awareness campaigns and education initiatives.
The study may guide awareness campaigns and education initiatives addressing young adults’ sports betting experiences.
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Reportedly, Sweden's Ministry of Health is launching an inquiry into gambling harm among children and young adults. The government appointed special investigator Zandra Milton to assess gambling habits and propose stronger protections, particularly for boys and young men. She will examine licensed and unlicensed operators' marketing and consider measures to reduce young people's exposure.
Addiction specialists in Los Angeles say more young people are seeking help for gambling problems as prediction markets grew in popularity during the World Cup. Kalshi, the largest federally regulated prediction market in the US, handled about $1.1bn in World Cup contracts. Prediction markets remain legal in California despite the state's ban on sports betting.
It was reported that UKGC’s Gambling Survey for Great Britain showed broadly stable gambling participation. Its findings indicated lower participation among people aged 18–24.
West Virginia University researchers are studying why bettors chase losses, using real-time data from state gaming operators, according to the report. An Arnold Ventures grant of $300,000 is funding the work. The research focuses on sports and parlay betting, including whether near-miss outcomes can prompt risky behaviour.
It was reported that 10% of US adults surveyed by Pew Research Center had bet on sports online during the preceding year, compared with 6% in 2022. Among adults under 30, participation reached 17%, against 7% in 2022. Pew conducted the survey between 8 July and 3 August 2025.