Gambling researchers have often reported that research in the field of gambling remains in its infancy compared with other
addictive behaviors. Twelve years ago Dr. Mark Griffiths’ seminal research on understanding adolescent gambling and problem
gambling behaviors was published. Today, adolescent gambling research is no longer in its infancy. Research in the field has
made great strides and has evolved as a result of Dr. Griffiths’ work. His qualitative investigations and insight into understanding
the situational, environmental and social contexts associated with adolescent problem gambling has inspired continued efforts
to better understand this phenomenon. Dr. Griffiths’ insights and predictions of the impact of technological advances associated
with changing structural characteristics in electronic gaming machines and the widespread impact of Internet and mobile gaming
has spurred new research. For most adolescents gambling remains a form of entertainment without serious negative consequences.
Yet, adolescent pathological gamblers, like their adult counterpart and independent of the negative consequences resulting
from their excessive gambling, continue to engage in a wide variety of gambling activities. Internet gambling amongst adolescents
clearly represents new challenges and problems. Some recent research concerning the risks associated with adolescent Internet
gambling is provided.
Keywords Adolescent problem gambling - Internet gambling - Mobile gaming