{"id":89001,"date":"2025-03-20T15:50:25","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T15:50:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/?p=89001"},"modified":"2025-03-20T16:22:07","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T16:22:07","slug":"as-cheltenham-festival-thrills-fans-the-darker-side-of-youth-gambling-grows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/sport-health\/as-cheltenham-festival-thrills-fans-the-darker-side-of-youth-gambling-grows","title":{"rendered":"As Cheltenham Festival thrills fans, the darker side of youth gambling grows"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">As the dust settles on Cheltenham Festival the question is asked, are we doing enough to protect young people from the dangers of gambling?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/IMG_0733.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/IMG_0733.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/IMG_0733-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/IMG_0733-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/IMG_0733-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/IMG_0733.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/IMG_0733.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/IMG_0733-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/IMG_0733-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/IMG_0733-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This years festival saw a heavy victory for the bookies.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cheltenham Festival, one of the biggest events in the horse racing calendar, took place last week, attracting hundreds of thousands of spectators and millions in bets. But while the festival is celebrated for its thrilling races and social atmosphere, it has also highlighted growing concerns about the rise of gambling among young people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For many, gambling starts as a casual and social activity, often encouraged by friends or sporting events. Will Jones, a 21-year-old student from Swansea, is one of many young individuals whose relationship with betting began harmlessly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt all started when I was 18. A few mates and I started betting on football matches, nothing serious at first,\u201d Will explains. \u201cBut then I started using betting apps on my phone when I wasn\u2019t out with friends, and that\u2019s when things really took off.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/IMG_0728-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/IMG_0728-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/IMG_0728-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/IMG_0728-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/IMG_0728-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/IMG_0728-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/IMG_0728.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/IMG_0728-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/IMG_0728-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/IMG_0728-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/IMG_0728-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/IMG_0728-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/IMG_0728-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/IMG_0728.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Will (pictured right at Sunday&#8217;s event) won his big prize on a \u00a3100 accumalator bet on the first race of the day.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Will\u2019s experience reflects a worrying trend. At the &#8220;Invades&#8221; student raceday event at Chepstow racecourse last weekend, he placed a single bet and won \u00a31200. However, within hours, he had lost it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI was on this high, right? I thought I had the Midas touch or something. I started placing more bets, thinking I could make even more, but it obviously didnt go that way bad. I ended up losing the \u00a31200 trying to chase my losses,\u201d Will admits. Despite the loss, he doesn\u2019t feel much regret. \u201cIt\u2019s whatever, really. You win some, you lose some. It\u2019s just part of betting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His story is far from unique. According to a recent Gambling Commission report, 1.5% of young people aged 16 to 24 are classified as problem gamblers, a dramatic increase from just 0.4% the previous year. Similarly, a CARE report found that 1.4% of individuals in the same age group were identified as problem gamblers, more than tripling over the past year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These statistics underline the dangers of gambling among youth, as their exposure to gambling apps and online betting platforms continues to grow. A survey conducted by Gambling News found that 27% of 11 to 17-year-olds spent their own money on gambling in the past year, with arcade gaming machines being the most popular form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1280\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Yellow-and-Green-Modern-5-Keys-to-Success-Instagram-Post-1-1024x1280.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Yellow-and-Green-Modern-5-Keys-to-Success-Instagram-Post-1-1024x1280.png 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Yellow-and-Green-Modern-5-Keys-to-Success-Instagram-Post-1-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Yellow-and-Green-Modern-5-Keys-to-Success-Instagram-Post-1-770x963.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Yellow-and-Green-Modern-5-Keys-to-Success-Instagram-Post-1-293x366.png 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Yellow-and-Green-Modern-5-Keys-to-Success-Instagram-Post-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Yellow-and-Green-Modern-5-Keys-to-Success-Instagram-Post-1-1024x1280.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Yellow-and-Green-Modern-5-Keys-to-Success-Instagram-Post-1-1024x1280.png 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Yellow-and-Green-Modern-5-Keys-to-Success-Instagram-Post-1-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Yellow-and-Green-Modern-5-Keys-to-Success-Instagram-Post-1-770x963.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Yellow-and-Green-Modern-5-Keys-to-Success-Instagram-Post-1-293x366.png 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Yellow-and-Green-Modern-5-Keys-to-Success-Instagram-Post-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s way too easy. You can just tap a few buttons, and boom, you&#8217;re betting. It\u2019s like you\u2019re not really thinking about it,\u201d Will says. This simplicity, combined with the constant notifications and promotions that gambling apps send, creates an environment where it\u2019s easy to keep betting, often without considering the potential consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The risks associated with young people&#8217;s gambling have not gone unnoticed by betting companies. In a statement regarding the Cheltenham Festival, one major bookmaker groups said, \u201cWe are committed to ensuring that all our customers enjoy the festival responsibly and remind everyone to bet within their limits. Through our safer gambling initiatives, we continue to promote a fun and sustainable betting experience for all.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, gambling awareness groups argue that these efforts are not enough. A spokesperson from a leading gambling charity warned, \u201cWhile betting companies often highlight responsible gambling messages, we are seeing an increasing number of young people developing gambling problems. The industry\u2019s reliance on apps and the constant flow of promotions makes it easier than ever for young individuals to get hooked on gambling. Without proper safeguards in place, the risks are only going to grow.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With gambling apps offering 24\/7 access, young people can bet in isolation, often without support or guidance. \u201cI think it\u2019s a problem with our generation,\u201d says Will. \u201cIt\u2019s so simple, you can do it anywhere. It\u2019s not like you have to go to a bookies or anything. You just open an app, show some ID and you\u2019re off.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/IMG_0735-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/IMG_0735-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/IMG_0735-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/IMG_0735-1-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/IMG_0735-1-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/IMG_0735-1.jpg 1104w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/IMG_0735-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/IMG_0735-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/IMG_0735-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/IMG_0735-1-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/IMG_0735-1-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/IMG_0735-1.jpg 1104w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Over \u00a3500m is bet at Cheltenham each year.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The rise in gambling among young people is becoming a serios public health concern. The Gambling Commission\u2019s statistics clearly show the scale of the problem, with more and more young individuals falling into patterns of problem gambling. As the stakes grow, it\u2019s becoming increasingly important to address the role of gambling apps in facilitating easy access to betting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies have shown that gambling addiction can lead to severe mental health issues, including anxiety and depression. Young people who develop gambling problems often find themselves trapped in a cycle of loss, which can lead to financial difficulties and social isolation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite growing awareness, campaigners argue that more action is needed. Public health campaigns, stricter regulations on gambling advertising, and better access to support services are essential to tackling this issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the meantime, young people like Will continue to walk the fine line between casual betting and problem gambling, often unaware of just how dangerous it can be. As major sporting events like the Cheltenham Festival fuel the excitement around betting, the question remains: are we doing enough to protect the next generation from gambling harm?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the dust settles on Cheltenham Festival the question is asked, are we doing enough to protect young people from the dangers of gambling?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1237,"featured_media":89007,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[1126,330],"coauthors":[1340],"class_list":["post-89001","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sport-health","tag-games","tag-mental-health"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.2 - 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