![Younger children now face gambling cues not just in ads or sports, but inside the games they play. A September study found [RJ21.1]simulated gambling in games aimed at kids as young as four.](https://media.moneymag.com.au/prod/media/library/Money_Mag/2026/01._January/gambling-exposure-children-australia-0001_500x_.jpg)
Australian children are exposed to gambling every day - from sport and ads to loot boxes and games. Here's why experts warn it's a public health crisis.
Ryan Johnson
 | Ryan Johnson was a journalist at Money from October 2024 to April 2026. He previously worked covering the Australian and New Zealand mortgage and banking industries. He has also written on superannuation, insurance, and personal finance. Ryan has a Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) from Curtin University, Perth. Connect with Ryan Johnson on LinkedIn. |
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