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New Research Shows Early Exposure to Gambling is Linked to Risk of Gambling Harms in Later Life

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GambleAware, the leading charity commissioning gambling harm prevention and treatment services, has published its latest annual survey on gambling harms and treatment and support needs among those who gamble and those affected by another’s gambling.

The report, conducted by YouGov using a nationally representative survey of 18,000 adults, found that early exposure – seeing family members gamble or gambling advertising and marketing on TV – can be associated with a greater risk of gambling harms later in life. Almost two in three (64%) of those classified as experiencing significant harm (PGSI 8+) said they knew someone who gambled regularly (e.g. once a week or more) before they turned 18. By comparison, among adults who do not gamble, only 1 in 4 (25%) reported knowing someone else who gambled.

The study sheds light on how many people in Britain were first exposed to gambling when they were a young child, with 1 in 16 (6%) exposed before the age of 5 and over a quarter (28%) between the ages of 6-11. It also reveals that one in five adults (22%) reported first having gambled before they were 18 years old, including one in six (16%) who started between the ages of 12-17. Qualitative responses show that this introduction was seen as a “turning point” by many, or a hobby that they had inherited from their family that led to harmful gambling.

Participants interviewed in the qualitative research also expressed concern over the amount of gambling advertisement on television and mobile phone apps. They said it is extremely difficult to restrict or prevent children from being exposed to such material due to its “always on” nature, leading to fears of harmful gambling becoming a generational issue. The research shows an increase in young people (aged 18-24) experiencing significant harm from gambling (PGSI 8+), rising from 5.1% to 8.5% of this age group.

Those classified at significant-risk (PGSI 8+) of gambling harms remain more likely to have used advice, support and treatment than those with lower scores. While just 5% of those classified as low-risk (PGSI score of 1-2) had used advice, support or treatment, this increases to 17% of those classified as moderate-risk (PGSI score of 3-7), and 66% of those classified as PGSI 8+.

The report found that 7% of the adult population identified as an “affected other” who have been negatively affected by another’s gambling; comparable with 2021. This equates to an estimate of approximately 3.6 million GB adults. On top of this, the survey also suggests that an estimated 1.6 million children under 18 live with an adult experiencing significant harms from their gambling.

The report also shows that nearly half (48%) of those experiencing significant gambling harms felt “embarrassed or ashamed” of their gambling all or most of the time. These findings were a key theme in interviews with participants, where an overwhelming majority felt reluctant to talk about their gambling to family or friends.

The report highlights that stigma (e.g. feeling embarrassed, not wanting people to find out) surrounding gambling is a key barrier to many who gamble when seeking support and can also negatively impact the mental health of many who are at risk.

Among those classified as PGSI 8+, 34% had not used any form of advice, support or treatment to reduce their gambling in the past 12 months. Of those not wanting support, 40% cited stigma as a barrier.

The report also shows that many people who gamble have tried to cut back on gambling in the last year – rising to 3 in 5 (59%) of those experiencing problem gambling (PGSI 8+). However, this often resulted in “relapse” later on with most people who say they attempted to stop or reduce gambling saying they started gambling again. Relapse was highest amongst those with a PGSI score of 8+ (87%), with 72% of those who have a PGSI score of 3+ reporting relapse and 64% of those with a PGSI score of 1+ reporting a relapse in the last 12 months. Qualitative responses from focus groups identified the role that financial circumstances, life events, mental health and gambling promotions can all play as potential triggers for relapse.

Zoë Osmond, Chief Executive of GambleAware, said: “As the lead commissioning charity in Great Britain, we are pleased to publish this year’s landmark Treatment and Support Survey. Gambling harms are a serious public health issue and can affect anyone, including an increasing amount of children and young people.

“We are concerned about the normalisation of gambling across society, with this year’s report clearly highlighting a potential link between early exposure and harms in later life, as well as a worry by parents who feel unable to shield their children from the plethora of advertising and marketing.

“It is also important to end the stigma associated with gambling, which is acting as a key barrier to those wanting advice and support. We encourage people to come forward and open up the conversation about gambling to put an end to stigma and ensure people get the help they need.”

Kate Gosschalk, Research Manager, YouGov, said: “We are pleased to share the findings from the fourth annual treatment and support survey. This year, the research – which included a substantial online survey of 18,000 people and 30 in-depth telephone interviews – explored new areas including when people were first exposed to gambling and the effect gambling has on children. This survey can help us learn more about gambling harms in Great Britain and what can be done to ensure people receive the help and support they need going forward.”

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ANJL debate sobre la lucha contra el mercado ilegal de apuestas en Brasilia

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La Asociación Nacional de Juegos y Loterías (ANJL) celebró una reunión el miércoles 6 en el Hotel Royal Tulip Brasília Alvorada, en Brasilia, centrada en la gobernanza y regulación del mercado de apuestas en Brasil.

El objetivo fue promover un diálogo sobre integridad, transparencia y el papel del sector en la prevención del lavado de dinero y la lucha contra la ilegalidad.

El panel estuvo dirigido por la abogada de la ANJL, Giovanna Dias, y el director ejecutivo de EtherCity, Rodrigo Arrigoni.

Durante la presentación, Giovanna ofreció una introducción al panorama del mercado ilegal en el país y destacó una de las principales acciones de lucha impulsadas a través del acuerdo de cooperación técnica firmado entre la ANJL, la Secretaría de Premios y Apuestas (SPA) del Ministerio de Hacienda y la Agencia Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (Anatel).

Posteriormente, Arrigoni presentó la plataforma de monitoreo continuo de sitios web ilegales desarrollada por EtherCity y explicó cómo funciona la tecnología para identificar y monitorear operaciones irregulares en el entorno digital.

Al finalizar el panel, el representante de la ANJL destacó que la iniciativa representa una medida concreta para hacer frente al mercado de apuestas ilegales y reforzó la importancia de la acción conjunta entre el sector privado y las autoridades públicas para garantizar una mayor seguridad, transparencia e integridad en el mercado brasileño regulado.

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ANJL promotes debate on combating the illegal betting market in Brasília

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The National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) held a meeting on Wednesday (6), at the Royal Tulip Brasília Alvorada, in Brasília, focused on governance and regulation of the betting market in Brazil.

The objective was to promote a dialogue on integrity, transparency and the sector’s role in preventing money laundering and combating illegality.

The panel was led by ANJL lawyer Giovanna Dias and EtherCity CEO Rodrigo Arrigoni.

During the presentation, Giovanna gave an introduction to the scenario of the illegal market in the country and highlighted one of the main combat actions promoted through the technical cooperation agreement signed between ANJL, the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) of the Ministry of Finance and the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel).

Following this, Arrigoni presented the platform for continuous monitoring of illegal websites developed by EtherCity and explained how the technology works to identify and monitor irregular operations in the digital environment.

At the end of the panel, the ANJL representative highlighted that the initiative represents a concrete measure in confronting the illegal betting market and reinforced the importance of joint action between the private sector and public authorities to guarantee greater security, transparency, and integrity in the regulated Brazilian market.

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A necessária contenção dos mercados preditivos no Brasil

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Filipe Senna, sócio da Jantalia Advogados e secretário-geral da Comissão de Direito dos Jogos e Apostas da OAB/DF, analisa a recente decisão no Brasil de bloquear plataformas de mercado preditivo como Kalshi e Polymarket.

Ele argumenta que a medida reflete um passo regulatório necessário para sanar ambiguidades legais em um segmento que se situa entre ferramentas informativas, sistemas de apostas e derivativos financeiros, reforçando a necessidade de coerência e tratamento igualitário nos mercados regulamentados em constante evolução do Brasil.

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O bloqueio de plataformas de mercado preditivo como Kalshi e Polymarket no Brasil, a partir de medida do Conselho Monetário Nacional (CMN) e de orientação da Secretaria de Prêmios e Apostas (SPA), é juridicamente consistente e segue a mesma lógica já aplicada a operadores de apostas ilegais.

A decisão não nasce de um impulso restritivo, mas da necessidade de preservar a coerência de um mercado que passou a ser regulado de forma mais clara nos últimos anos.

Embora essas plataformas se apresentem como instrumentos de leitura da opinião pública, sua atuação prática vai além do caráter informacional.

Parte relevante dos produtos ofertados se aproxima, e em alguns casos se equipara, às apostas de quota fixa reguladas pela Lei nº 14.790/2023. Eventos esportivos disponibilizados nesses ambientes replicam dinâmicas semelhantes às chamadas bolsas de apostas, o que torna difícil sustentar uma distinção material entre um modelo e outro.

Há ainda um segundo ponto sensível. Algumas dessas plataformas oferecem instrumentos que se assemelham a derivativos financeiros, com ativos vinculados a preços de mercado.

Por operarem fora do país, não se submetem às exigências da Comissão de Valores Mobiliários. O resultado é uma assimetria regulatória relevante, na qual empresas estrangeiras competem em condições mais favoráveis do que operadores que seguem as regras brasileiras.

Nesse cenário, o bloqueio cumpre uma função de proteção institucional, ele resguarda tanto o mercado de apostas quanto o mercado financeiro de distorções concorrenciais.

Empresas que atuam no Brasil com autorização precisam cumprir obrigações rigorosas, que incluem recolhimento de tributos, políticas de prevenção à lavagem de dinheiro e mecanismos de proteção de dados.

Permitir que outras operem à margem dessas exigências compromete a isonomia do sistema.

A medida também tem caráter indutor. Caso essas plataformas desejem atuar no país, deverão se adequar ao enquadramento jurídico correspondente ao tipo de produto que oferecem.

Se a atividade se assemelha a apostas, deve seguir a regulação das bets. Se se aproxima de instrumentos financeiros, deve observar as regras aplicáveis a esse mercado. Trata-se de um princípio básico de organização econômica em setores regulados.

Não há violação à livre iniciativa. No ordenamento brasileiro, a liberdade econômica convive com a necessidade de cumprimento de regras, especialmente em atividades que envolvem risco financeiro e impacto social.

A atuação estatal, nesse contexto, busca garantir que a concorrência ocorra em bases legítimas, sem favorecimento indevido a quem opera fora da jurisdição nacional.

Existe, de fato, um componente informacional nesses ambientes. Mercados preditivos podem oferecer sinais úteis sobre expectativas coletivas.

O problema surge quando esse elemento convive com estruturas que reproduzem a lógica de apostas ou de produtos financeiros de alto risco.

Nesses casos, o usuário deixa de interagir apenas com informação e passa a assumir riscos típicos de jogos de azar ou de operações especulativas.

Um exemplo ajuda a ilustrar essa fronteira. Há mercados em que o participante precisa prever, em intervalos de 5 (cinco) minutos, a variação de ativos como o Bitcoin.

A dinâmica, embora apresentada como preditiva, se aproxima mais de jogos de azar ou de mecanismos semelhantes às antigas opções binárias, cuja natureza sempre esteve associada ao risco elevado e à ausência de proteção adequada ao usuário.

Diante dessa zona cinzenta, a postura adotada pelo regulador é prudente. Interromper a atividade permite aprofundar o debate, definir critérios mais claros e evitar que lacunas normativas sejam exploradas.

Só a partir dessa delimitação será possível discutir, com segurança jurídica, eventual regulamentação futura para esse tipo de plataforma.

O objetivo final é preservar um ambiente econômico equilibrado, em que inovação e livre iniciativa possam coexistir com regras claras. Sem isso, o risco não é apenas jurídico, mas também de credibilidade de todo o sistema.

Filipe Senna
Sócio do Jantalia Advogados e Secretário-Geral da Comissão de Direito dos Jogos e Apostas da OAB/DF. Autor do livro ‘A Regulação da Sorte na Internet’

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