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Global Youth Face Rising Gambling Addiction Crisis

1/30/2025

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Gambling addiction is surging among youth worldwide, fueled by the lure of online betting and relentless marketing. In Australia, young adults are particularly vulnerable to the dangers of high-stakes gambling, especially through electronic gaming machines. Meanwhile, in Ghana, civil society advocates are calling on the government to raise taxes on betting to protect at-risk communities from its harmful effects.

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Story summary

Gambling addiction is surging among youth worldwide, fueled by the lure of online betting and relentless marketing. In Australia, young adults are particularly vulnerable to the dangers of high-stakes gambling, especially through electronic gaming machines. Meanwhile, in Ghana, civil society advocates are calling on the government to raise taxes on betting to protect at-risk communities from its harmful effects.