With experts warning of a hidden teen gambling crisis sweeping the UK, some see the government’s budget as an opportunity to turn the tide. Should the chancellor hike the tax on gambling?
Online gambling: Teens ‘in most danger’
Own goal: Many argue that gambling advertising in football normalises and increases the appeal of gambling, potentially leading to earlier engagement and increased risk of gambling-related harm for young people. Glossary
Punters - A person who gambles, places a bet, or makes a risky investment.
Susceptible - Likely to be influenced easily.
Mitigate - Make something bad less serious or dangerous.
Disincentivise - Discourage someone from doing something by taking away an incentive, or reward.
Bookmakers - An organisation or a person that accepts and pays out bets on sporting and other events at agreed-upon odds.
Safeguard - To protect something or someone from harm.