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One-Third of Boys Gamble via Video Games, Report Finds
1/30/2026
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Story summary
- A new report from Common Sense Media finds that more than one-third of boys aged 11 to 17 gambled in the past year, largely through video games.
- Gambling-like mechanics in video games normalize early exposure to gambling.
- Nearly half of the boys report online gambling promotions, reinforcing the behavior.
- More than 80% of boys whose friends gamble also participate.
