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Swedish government investigates gambling risks among young people

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Sweden’s government has launched an inquiry into gambling among children and young adults, examining licensed and unlicensed operators and exposure to advertising. The inquiry will consider marketing restrictions, mandatory play and time limits, young people’s financial health and support through the Spelpaus self-exclusion register; it must report by February 2028.

Operators may face tighter marketing and play-limit rules following the government’s review.

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South Korean data show 5,838 young people received gambling-related assistance

Data provided by the National Gambling Control Commission to lawmaker Lim Oh-kyeong showed that 5,838 people aged 19 or younger received gambling-related assistance in 2025. Separate figures cited in the report found 24,474 teenagers were identified as high risk, while 1,235 were referred to the Korea Problem Gambling Agency; a 2025 survey found 4% of 13,481 students had gambled at least once.

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