Adolescent gambling is a significant issue in today's society. Besides being illegal, it can be linked to other risky behaviors, whether gambling is a causal consequence of other risky behavior or a trigger. In Croatia, we witness a very liberal approach by the state towards gambling, exposing adolescents during their most vulnerable life phase to the availability and accessibility of games of chance. Risk factors associated with adolescent gambling include personal factors such as age and gender, family factors like parents' positive attitudes towards gambling and family dysfunction, as well as the influence of peers engaged in gambling. Additionally, the school environment and liberal legal regulations regarding gambling further increase the risk. Systemic interventions targeting prevention and risk reduction are crucial to safeguard the well-being of young people from gambling-related issues. Recognizing interactions across various levels of influence and taking measures to strengthen protective factors and decrease exposure to risk factors are essential to mitigate this behavior among adolescents.