The Young People and Gambling report found: Over the past 12 months, 39% of 11-16 year olds have spent their own money on gambling and 14% in the previous week Young people who have gambled in the past week spent an average of £16 6% had gambled online using a parent or guardian’s account 60% of young people think their parents would prefer them not to gamble at all, however only 19% said their parents set strict rules about gambling Some admitted using betting shops or online gambling sites despite them being illegal for under-18s The analysis also suggests one in seven boys followed betting brands on social media. Do you know someone who is affected by this issue? Share your experience by emailinghaveyoursay@bbc.co.uk Most pubs ‘don’t stop children gambling’ Teenagers ‘bombarded by gambling ads’ Government backtracks on gaming machines The commission also raised concerns that close to a million … Continue reading Number of child gamblers quadruples