People between the ages of 18-24 are at a high risk of developing gambling problems. At this age, the brain is still developing and emotion and logic aren't fully formed. This means that decision-making ability hasn't yet matured, making young adults more likely to take risks or act impulsively.
Gambling is a popular activity among older adults. 'V Up to half of older adults gamble, and over 25% wager regularly. 'V bingos, lotteries, scratch tickets, card games, and slot machines. Even regular recreational gambling is associated with some harm in older adults.