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Gambling risks found among teens as young as 13

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Briefings

A 2026 study by researchers at the Center for Gambling Studies at Rutgers School of Social Work found that over half of Americans aged 13 to 27 reported gambling in the past year, with 42.7% of teens aged 13 to 17 specifically. This represents a significant prevalence rate among youth, highlighting a growing concern for adolescent gambling behaviors.

Key points

• 42.7% of American teens aged 13 to 17 reported gambling in the past year.
• 52.5% of all Americans aged 13 to 27 reported gambling in the past year.

Context

The Center for Gambling Studies at Rutgers School of Social Work conducted this survey to assess gambling prevalence among youth, providing data on the scope of the issue affecting teenagers.

Limitations

Data covers only the past year for the entire age range and a subset of teens for the younger group. No specific geographic location or causal factors are identified in the source evidence.

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