Gambling Commission reports fall in underage gambling participation

According to the latest statistics, some 26% of children aged 11-17 spent their own money on gambling in the last year, down from 30% in 2025 New data from the Gambling Commission has revealed a decline in underage gambling rates across the UK in 2026, while fewer children are taking part in age-restricted gambling. The regulator’s ‘Young People and Gambling 2026’ report analysed the responses of 3,867 pupils aged 11 to 17. The Commission has run the survey each year since 2022.