New Jumio Research: World Cup Betting Boom Fuels Concerns Over Underage Gambling

Majority of global consumers believe betting platforms are responsible for keeping minors off of their apps

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Jumio launched its 2026 Online Identity Study, highlighting consumer interest in sports betting ahead of the World Cup and concerns about minors accessing these online services.

The data found that 63% of global consumers worry about minors using sports betting apps during the World Cup, and 74% consider preventing underage gambling the responsibility of online platforms and their technology providers.