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Radio 4,8 mins

Gambling at University: why young people are most susceptible

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As the new academic year gets well underway, many students moving away for the first time will be trying new things for the first time, including gambling. According to research by the Gambling Commission, young people are the most susceptible to experiencing gambling harm after achieving independence from parents. Winifred Robinson explores whether starting gambling at university can lead to serious issues later in life. First broadcast on You & Yours, 18 October 2021.

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