US EditionNew Report Finds B.C. Kids Learning to Gamble in Video Games
- A new report indicates that 34 percent of youth in B.C. engaged in gambling activities for money in the past year, according to the McCreary Centre Society's analysis of the 2023 B.C. Adolescent Health Survey.
- Online gambling activity among B.C. youth has increased, particularly with real money used for in-game purchases, noted Annie Smith, co-author of the report.
- Professor Elizabeth Saewyc highlighted that higher rates of youth gambling were found outside urban areas, emphasizing the need for more support in rural communities.
- The report revealed that 12 percent of youth recognized needing help due to problematic gaming, underscoring health risks linked to gambling, including issues with sleep and anxiety.
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34 Percent of BC Teens Say They Gamble, Play Gaming Activities for Money
Three in 10 B.C. teens are participating in gambling or gaming behaviours that may become addictive, according to a recent report. The McCreary Centre Society has published a report that draws on data from the 2023 Adolescent Health Survey, which includes more than 38,000 youth in the province aged 12 to 18. The survey is completed in B.C. every five years. It found that 34 percent had engaged in gambling or gaming activities for money in the 12…
·New York, United States
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More than a third of B.C. youth turning to gambling, gaming with money: report
The report shows 34 per cent of youth respondents said they have engaged in at least one of eight gambling or gaming activities for money, such as buying in-game items and betting on sports, in-person or online.
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