More needs to be done to protect young people from gambling harms, according to researchers who found them at greater risk of mental health issues.
A University of Bristol study found gambling addicts aged 20-24 were four times more at risk of attempting suicide than recreational or non-gamblers.
Olly Bastiani is lead author of the Children of the 90s study, which has tracked people since birth. He said as people in the study grew up when gambling was less accessible than it is now, it shows so “much more needs to be done” to protect the next generation.
A government spokesperson said it aims to reduce suicide rates by “providing tailored support and tackling harmful gambling habits”.
