Youth Gambling Statistics

Request

‘1. Youth Gambling Statistics in Enfield:

• What percentage of 11-17-year-olds in Enfield have engaged in gambling (both regulated and unregulated) in the past 12 months?

• Are there any specific surveys, studies, or reports that focus on gambling habits of young people in Enfield?

2. Financial Impact of Youth Gambling in Enfield:

• What is the estimated total amount of money spent by 11-17-year-olds on gambling in Enfield in 2024?

• Can you provide data on the total revenue generated by gambling operators (both online and land-based) in Enfield in 2024, specifically from youth gamblers?

3. Interventions and Initiatives in Enfield:

• Are there any specific programmes or initiatives in Enfield aimed at preventing or addressing gambling among young people?

• What steps are being taken in the borough to reduce gambling-related harm among young people?

4. Broader Regional Data (if Enfield-specific data is unavailable):

• If detailed data for Enfield is unavailable, can you provide any regional data (e.g., for North London) that includes information on youth gambling in areas similar to Enfield?

5. Reports on Gambling-Related Harm:

• Are there any reports or statistics detailing gambling-related harm, such as problem gambling, mental health issues, or family problems, linked to youth gambling in Enfield or the broader London area?

6. Migrants and Youth Gambling in Enfield:

• What percentage of 11-17-year-old gamblers in Enfield are from migrant communities?

• Is there any data or research specifically focusing on youth gambling in migrant populations within Enfield?

Response

Thank you for your request which has been processed under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA).

In your email you have requested: 

‘1. Youth Gambling Statistics in Enfield:

• What percentage of 11-17-year-olds in Enfield have engaged in gambling (both regulated and unregulated) in the past 12 months?

• Are there any specific surveys, studies, or reports that focus on gambling habits of young people in Enfield?

2. Financial Impact of Youth Gambling in Enfield:

• What is the estimated total amount of money spent by 11-17-year-olds on gambling in Enfield in 2024?

• Can you provide data on the total revenue generated by gambling operators (both online and land-based) in Enfield in 2024, specifically from youth gamblers?

3. Interventions and Initiatives in Enfield:

• Are there any specific programmes or initiatives in Enfield aimed at preventing or addressing gambling among young people?

• What steps are being taken in the borough to reduce gambling-related harm among young people?

4. Broader Regional Data (if Enfield-specific data is unavailable):

• If detailed data for Enfield is unavailable, can you provide any regional data (e.g., for North London) that includes information on youth gambling in areas similar to Enfield?

5. Reports on Gambling-Related Harm:

• Are there any reports or statistics detailing gambling-related harm, such as problem gambling, mental health issues, or family problems, linked to youth gambling in Enfield or the broader London area?

6. Migrants and Youth Gambling in Enfield:

• What percentage of 11-17-year-old gamblers in Enfield are from migrant communities?

• Is there any data or research specifically focusing on youth gambling in migrant populations within Enfield?

A large volume of information relating to young people and gambling is available on the Gambling Commission website, which may be of use to you:

Young People and Gambling 2024: Official statistics

However, the data is not available at a local level, the Gambling Commission holds information broken down by England, Scotland and Wales. As such, no information at the level of detail you have requested is held by the Commission.

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