UK Gambling Commission Reports Decline in Underage Gambling

The UK Gambling Commission has reported a decline in gambling participation among children aged 11 to 17 in 2026, with fewer young people spending their own money on gambling and accessing age-restricted products. However, widespread exposure to gambling advertising and concerns about the normalisation of gambling among minors remain areas of concern. The regulator's annual Young People and Gambling 2026 report, based on responses from 3,867 pupils across England, Scotland and Wales, found that 26% of respondents had spent their own money on gambling during the previous 12 months.