Isle of Wight Youngsters Develop Harmful Gambling Habits During Covid-19 Pandemic, Local Organisation Says

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Teachers and youth workers in the Isle of Wight are being taught how to help young people who have developed harmful gambling habits. The behaviour has deteriorated because of the coronavirus pandemic and lockdowns. Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM) believes that gaming and gambling have become more popular. e-sports have also become popular during the Covid-19 pand epidemic.

Isle of Wight Council reports an increase in gambling participation among young people. Mobile phones are the most popular way for younger audiences to access gambling. 11% of children between 11 and 16 years old spent money on gambling in the last 7 days. The increasing gambling trends are considered a result of the exposure to gambling adverts online and problem gambling, according to the Children and Young People's Charity. There are no gambling support services on the Isle ofWight.