Junior Jackpot: Teen Gambling On the Rise
"I started gambling on whatever I could get my hands on," said the New Rochelle, N. Y. , teen, who asked that his last name be withheld. "I was always gambling and losing. I was always chasing that bet. "The now 19-year-old is currently in recovery in Gamblers Anonymous.
But his story of adolescent addiction to gambling has become alarmingly common. Gambling especially poker is on the rise among teens and pre-teens, according to gambling addiction experts and psychiatrists, who cite a mountain of anecdotal evidence and research on the phenomenon. The trend can be attributed to a growing acceptance of gambling in American culture, an increase in accessibility because of the Internet and more betting shows on TV.
May 17, 2006
Posted By Larry Rutherford
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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