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EPISODE · Nov 20, 2023 · 3 MIN

John O'Connell: Life Education Trust CEO on teenager's increasing use of online gambling

from Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · host Newstalk ZB

High school students are increasingly visiting online gambling sites.  An investigation by Newstalk ZB has found that sports betting and online casino games are increasingly popular with teenagers, who even access the sites during the school day.  Life Education Trust Chief Executive John O'Connell told Kate Hawkesby that phones among young people have caused a number of challenges.  He says schools should be aware that students with mobile phones have gambling in their pocket.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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