NHS Video Production PSA on Video Game Gambling

NHS Chief Advocate Staff • February 6, 2026

WOODBURY- As society evolves, so do the habits of a country increasingly victim to gambling. Commonly known as a “younger hobby,” video game playing has similar aspects and effects as gambling: a common addiction usually frowned upon.

Though you need to be 18 years old to gamble, video games are assessable to anyone and has similar rewards systems and microtransaction as gambling. Some may spend lots of money to further advance them the current game they are playing. Whether its ‘leveling up’ or buying a new Fortnite skin, across the globe people spend millions on gaming systems alike.

Katie Blake’s video production students take this issue head-on with their recent project capturing the dangers of video game gambling.