Rutgers: 43% of Adolescents Gamble and Many Meet Problem Gambling Criteria

Researchers at the Center for Gambling Studies at Rutgers University are sounding the alarm over adolescent gambling, estimating that nearly 43% of U.S. children aged 13 to 17 have gambled within the past year. The first national benchmark study in two decades regarding gambling participation among minors, Rutgers researchers surveyed 1,677 U.S. adolescents and young adults aged 13 to 27. The survey inquired about their participation in various forms of gambling, including sports betting, casino gambling, lottery games, cryptocurrency trading, social casino games, and prediction markets.