Pennsylvania launches campaign to curb youth gambling amid rising online access and weak age checks.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has launched the “What’s Really at Stake?” campaign to combat underage gambling amid rising access to online and unregulated platforms. The initiative highlights risks linked to early exposure, noting high participation rates among young adults and teens, including 58% of 18- to 22-year-olds in sports betting and over one-third of boys aged 11 to 17 who have gambled. While legal gambling is restricted to age 21, unregulated offshore sites and sweepstakes games often lack age verification, increasing youth access. The PGCB urges public awareness, family conversations, and stronger protections, aligning with National Problem Gambling Awareness Month and proposed legislation to use gambling tax revenue for prevention efforts.