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The odds of harm: young men’s and parents’ views on online sports betting

Online sports betting has become a profitable segment of the global gambling industry, with young men identified as the demographic most likely to engage in online sports betting and at risk of gambling problems.

Citation:
Nevill T, Brett J, McQueen MC, Heirene RM, Mancini VO. The odds of harm: young men’s and parents’ views on online sports betting. Int Gambl Stud. 2026.

Keywords:
Sports betting; sports gambling; young men; parenting; gambling behaviour

Abstract:
Online sports betting has become a profitable segment of the global gambling industry, with young men identified as the demographic most likely to engage in online sports betting and at risk of gambling problems.