Half of older children experienced gambling in last year, regulator finds

Arcade gaming was one of the most common forms of gambing among youngsters, the report found (Alamy/PA) -

Half of 11 to 17-year-olds experienced gambling over the previous year and 30% spent their own money doing so, according to latest figures.

Those participating in gambling with their own money is up from 27% in 2024, the Gambling Commission’s annual Young People and Gambling Report said.