Editorial Young gamblers: Is it as bad as the headline suggest?

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Young gamblers: Is it as bad as the headline suggest? - Loot boxes are not blamed for increase in young problem gamblers, despite the headlines

The Gambling Commission has published a study looking at 'Young People and Gambling', which has received attention in the media today. Many of the headlines state things like "Video game loot boxes blamed for rise in young problem gamblers" and "Child gambling rockets in UK". However if you read the study, the picture is actually quite different. Let's take a look.

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