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Youth online gambling rises in Argentina and Mississippi
Research highlights the rising prevalence of online gambling among youth in Argentina and the United States. In Argentina, a Unicef report titled ‘Kids Online Argentina’ indicates that one in four adolescents has gambled at some point. Furthermore, 60% of adolescents report knowing someone who gambles online, and 47% are aware of specific betting platforms and applications. The ease of access provided by digital wallets and smartphones is noted as a factor that facilitates these activities.
In the United States, a study published in the International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction involving 1,800 students from eight Mississippi public universities found that 24% had engaged in betting during the previous year. Approximately 7% of these students showed signs of gambling problems. The study also observed correlations between frequent betting and increased risks of depression, anxiety, and substance use among young adults.
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1Win · Argentina · Bet On Red · Consejo Publicitario Argentino · DGOJ · Evolution · International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction · Mississippi · Pragmatic Play · Quickwin · Spain · Supervielle
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The CPA launched a national campaign to raise awareness about online betting among minors. futurosustentable.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] 24% of students at eight Mississippi public universities bet during the previous year. mayacomunicacion.com.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] 60% of adolescents know someone who bets online. www.lagaceta.com.ar · futurosustentable.com.ar
- [DISPUTED] 80% of adolescents have accessed betting platforms. futurosustentable.com.ar · www.lagaceta.com.ar
- [DISPUTED] 25% of adolescents in Argentina have bet at some point. www.lagaceta.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] 7% of students at eight Mississippi public universities show signs of gambling problems. mayacomunicacion.com.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Supervielle is partnering with the CPA to support prevention efforts. futurosustentable.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 7% of students at eight Mississippi public universities show signs of gambling problems. mayacomunicacion.com.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A study of 1,800 students at eight Mississippi public universities found that 24% had bet during the previous year. mayacomunicacion.com.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] 47% of adolescents reported knowing online betting platforms and applications. www.lagaceta.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] According to a Unicef report titled ‘Kids Online Argentina’, one in four adolescents has gambled at some point. www.lagaceta.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Six out of ten adolescents know someone who gambles online. www.lagaceta.com.ar