Among young people is a result of the availability of gambling alternatives, such as sports betting and online gambling. Gambling disorders can have long-term effects on a person's ability to complete their education and choose their future, and young individuals may be particularly susceptible to acquiring these illnesses
Someone once said that gambling addiction is a mental disorder and I agree with that opinion, in some cultures gambling is part of their culture but as time goes by young people are increasingly being provided with easy internet access, they can even open gambling accounts without carrying out KYC, even though the pros and cons of KYC exist, to prevent underage gamblers it must be implemented.