Youth Gambling – Webinar for Parents/ Careers
12 November 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Learn simple, practical ways to keep young people safe from online gambling risks.
Join us for an essential 60-minute webinar designed to help parents recognise, understand, and address gambling behaviors among young people. Today’s young people face unprecedented exposure to gambling through multiple channels – from gaming platforms and social media to influencer marketing – creating new vulnerabilities that many parents aren’t aware of.
Why This Matters Now:
Young people are particularly vulnerable to gambling due to their developing brains and risk-assessment abilities. They’re being targeted through:
- Gaming platforms that blur the lines between play and gambling (loot boxes, in-game purchases)
- Social media algorithms promoting gambling content
- TikTok influencers glamorising sports betting and online casinos
- Peer pressure amplified through social networks
- Easy access to gambling apps that bypass traditional age verification
What You’ll Learn:
- What is youth gambling
- How phones and apps enable gambling-like behaviour
- Gaming vs Gambling comparison
- Why gambling appeals to teens (brain development, emotional triggers)
- Warning signs for parents
- Early exposure through games and influencers
- Cultural sensitivity and multilingual support
- Tech tools for parental control
- Conversation starters for families
- Support pathways
