Youth Gambling Fact Sheet - NCPG

The National Council on Problem Gambling’s Youth Gambling Factsheet , updated October 2026, compiles research on gambling participation and related harms among adolescents and young adults. It addresses lottery products, sports betting, online gambling, and gambling-like features in video games. Findings cover family and peer influences, associated mental health and substance use concerns, and potential educational, financial, and relationship consequences. The factsheet includes U.S., Canadian, and international research and describes characteristics of effective prevention approaches. It also identifies research gaps involving emerging technologies and the experiences of different youth populations.