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What Parents And Educators Need To Know About Gambling
BackA 2023 report from the Gambling Commission found that 40% of 11–to 17-year-olds had some experience of gambling in the preceding 12 months.
That’s a significant number of children and young people involved in an over 18s activity.
Engagement and exposure to gambling can impact one's finances, mental health and wellbeing.
It is crucial we are all aware of the risks and know how to protect and support our children.
It is quite challenging to protect our children against exposure to gambling at any time, but especially around major sport events like Euro 2024.
This week’s Wake up Wednesday guide tackles the most prominent risks that gambling poses to young people, and explains how best to protect against them.
