Resource Library: Underage Gambling

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Research and Data

Microtransactions and Gambling-Like Behaviors in Digital Games: Determinants and Prevention in the Context of Positive Youth Development →

A significant research gap exists regarding the relationships of veterans’ life and service experiences to problematic gambling. The present study explored pre-, ...

Author(s): Barłóg, M., Buda, W., & Jakubaszek, P.

Year Published: 2026

Research and Data

Underage Gambling Research Data Summary →

Underage Gambling Data

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Youth Development Survey →

The following preliminary data is from 2022 Youth Development Survey issued by OASAS to students in grades 7-12. 30% of NYS students said it was easy to get involved in gambling.

Author(s): NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS)

Year Published: 2022

Research and Data

NYS Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) →

According to data from the 2021 NYS Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) issued by NYSEDU to students in grades 7-12, 23% of students said they have gambled one or more times in the last year.

Author(s): NYS Education Department (NYSED)

Year Published: 2021

Research and Data

A Review of Sports Wagering: Prevalence, Characteristics of Sports Bettors, and Association with Problem Gambling →

45% of individuals have placed a bet on a sporting event at least once in their lives. 22% of mobile device bettors reported problem gambling (versus 18% offline and 16% using PC). 94% of ...

Author(s): Ken C. Winters and Jeffrey L. Derevensky

Year Published: 2019

Research and Data

NYS OASAS Youth Development Survey – Underage Gambling Data →

39% of NYS youth age 12-17 have gambled in the past year. 30% of kids who gamble say they started at age 10 or younger. Click for more.

Author(s): NYS OASAS

Year Published: 2015

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Gambling and Problem Gambling Across the Lifespan →

In the past year, 60% of 14–15 year-old respondents have gambled, 89% of 22-30 year-old respondents have gambled, and 62% of 71+ year-old respondents have gambled.

Author(s): John W. Welte, Grace M. Barnes, Marie-Cecile O. Tidwell, and Joseph H. Hoffman

Year Published: 2011