Children more likely to become gamblers due to high volume of betting ads

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Report prompts concerns about increased exposure of aged 11-24 during coronavirus lockdown

Gambling has become part of every day life for children due to a constant stream of advertising that makes them more likely to bet in later life, according to major new research.

 

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Is anyone else experiencing a huge increase in advertising on social media platforms? Mine seem to be from weird religious nuts, obscure musicians and general crazies including psychics. Tried removing them but now just ignoring them.

How is it any different than a stock market?

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