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Odds of gambling stacked against 16-year-old boys

Almost 23% of 16-year-olds reported gambling for money, with rates for teenage boys being 10% higher than that of their female peers that's according to a new report from the Institute of Public Health. Speaking about the findings was Dr Helen McAvoy, their Director of Policy.

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07.00 7 Sep 2023


Odds of gambling stacked against 16-year-old boys


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Almost 23% of 16-year-olds reported gambling for money, with rates for teenage boys being 10% higher than that of their female peers that's according to a new report from the Institute of Public Health. Speaking about the findings was Dr Helen McAvoy, their Director of Policy.


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