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Children and Gambling: Attitudes, Behaviour, Harm Prevention and Regulatory Responses

Author: M. Carran Published: October 2015

Summary

This thesis by Malgorzata Anna Carran explores children's attitudes, behaviours, and regulatory responses to gambling.

Topics covered

  • minors’ access to gambling
  • legal and regulatory frameworks
  • gambling advertising’s influence on minors
  • effectiveness of protective measures

Key findings

The study shows that despite legal restrictions, minors can still access gambling, especially through land-based venues and advertising.

While online age verification works well, current protections for minors are insufficient, and the liberalisation of gambling law has created vulnerabilities for young people.

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