Shockingly, a University of Pennsylvania study says the number of young people addicted to gambling - largely due to increased exposure to the Internet and Internet gambling - grew by an alarming 20 percent between 2004 and 2005 alone.

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According to a study conducted by the University of Pennsylvania, the number of young individuals addicted to gambling experienced a surprising 20 percent increase in just one year, from 2004 to 2005. This growth is primarily attributed to the rise of internet usage, specifically internet gambling. The findings highlight the alarming consequences of increased exposure to online gambling platforms, emphasizing the need for further research and measures to address this growing issue among the younger generation.

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