Articles

One-Fifth of Parents Reported Buying a Lottery Ticket for Their Children

This study by the International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems at McGill University finds “approximately one-fifth of parents reported buying a lottery ticket for their children” in Canada.

Your Mother Should Know – McGill University Study

recent Articles

“The World Cup has a gambling problem” | Deseret News

September 10, 2026

By Ethan Bauer Overshadowed by the Spain-Argentina final, rampant betting advertisements cast a dark shadow of their own. Click here

“New York City Launches Sweeping Investigation Into Polymarket and Kalshi” | The Wall Street Journal

August 12, 2026

By Kevin T. Dugan, Katherine Long “The New York City Council is investigating four prediction markets for alleged deceptive marketing

“Teen Sports Betting: A Growing Concern in Schools” | The Boston Globe

July 10, 2026

By Yvonne Abraham Nearly 400 underage users in two states were caught in the past year on sports gambling websites,

STUDY: “Sports Betting Legalization’s Impact on Child Maltreatment: Evidence from Child Protective Services Reports” | University of Oregon

July 7, 2026

By Eric Wilken Research using Child Protective Services data shows sports betting legalization increased substantiated child maltreatment reports by 5–7%. The study leveraged the

How To

Projects

Support

Our Work

About

Contact

Articles

One-Fifth of Parents Reported Buying a Lottery Ticket for Their Children

recent Articles

“The World Cup has a gambling problem” | Deseret News

“New York City Launches Sweeping Investigation Into Polymarket and Kalshi” | The Wall Street Journal

“Teen Sports Betting: A Growing Concern in Schools” | The Boston Globe

STUDY: “Sports Betting Legalization’s Impact on Child Maltreatment: Evidence from Child Protective Services Reports” | University of Oregon