Gambling - teens and young people

Information on gambling for teens and young people.

• Gambling is the act of risking money or valuable items to win a prize based on an unknown result.
• The chance of winning more often than losing is low.
• The legal age for public gambling is 18 years in Australia.
• Teens and young people may gamble in video games without realising – such as buying tokens or loot boxes
• Gambling in childhood raises the risk of gambling problems in adulthood.
• Talk with your child about gambling in a supportive way and avoid lecturing them.
• Seek help from a doctor or gambling helpline if you are worried your child has a gambling problem.