While sport fans might differ in their confidence with which they respond to
such questions, they will certainly have an answer. Sport events are numerous,
easily accessible, and associated with a large number of betting options. Despite
being banned for minors, this sort of gambling activity is extensively advertised
on television and on social media platforms. Accordingly, there is a legitimate
concern on whether this increasing popularization and immediate availability of
sport betting has the potential to harm children and adolescents. Assuming that
the current landscape of sport betting constitutes an emerging public health issue,
the present chapter provides a comprehensive synthesis of the available evidence
and to describe the potential impact and consequences of sports betting in young
people.