The number of online gambling customers in the EU and UK reached 38.6 million in 2024, a 19% increase from 2023. However, gambling addiction help-seeking has also risen, with 54.7 million men and 25.3 million women worldwide experiencing gambling disorders. The WHO highlights serious health harms from gambling. Male customers increased to 75%, while female customers decreased to 25%. Online casinos contribute €21.5 billion, with projected growth. A study shows 23% of students aged 15-16 gambled in the past year, with Italy having the highest prevalence. The percentage of student gamblers with harmful profiles has nearly doubled since 2019. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)