Youth Gambling in Denmark 2007-2016

The Danish gambling market has changed radically in recent years. Rules on gambling, e.g. betting, online casinos and card games, were liberalised in 2012. The number of gambling operators on the market has increased, and the internet has made it easier to access many of the possibilities to bet and play for money.

This report describes the changes in young people's gambling habits from 2007 to 2016. The report analyses the spread of gambling in general among 12-17 year-olds, and describes trends with regard to young people with risky gambling behaviour. The report also contains an analysis of the progress of young people who exhibited risky gambling behaviour in 2007.

The study shows that, despite an increase in the range of gambling products, the number of young people who gamble fell between 2007 and 2016. Additionally, the study shows that there has not been an increase in young people at risk of developing a gambling problem.

This study was financed by the Danish Ministry of Taxation.