Lincolnshire gambling harm service reveals fears over the impact of online gaming on children
There are concerns it could lead to gambling addiction in later life
We're hearing that online gaming is teaching children dangerous gambling behaviours.
Some games can see players pay money for more of the games' currency - or to play for longer.
It's feared it can lead to addiction in adult life.
We've been speaking to Dorian Carr, a psychotherapist with a gambling harm service that covers Lincolnshire and the East Midlands about the issue.
I think it's really important you have blocks in place
"Because gaming exhibits the same qualities as gambling so instant gratification - frequent reward seeking - online accessibility - the play features and how immersive they are - it fits that gaming with children increases the vulnerability of harmful gambling in later life.
"I think it's really important you have blocks in place - if there's financial transactions involved we know a lot of what we call the sandbox type games where they can often have inner purchases."
"Obviously keep an eye on financial transactions if you're handing out your cards."
If you're below 18 we certainly would recommend that you reach out to your children and adolescent mental health teams
"There isn't necessarily an age restriction or regulation on those so they become immersive within that environment."
"The difficulty within that is that they're vulnerable to other people playing the games. "
"If you're above the age of 18 contact us - the East Midlands gambling support service."
"We will look at the most appropriate way for you to get support and help."
"If you're below that age we certainly would recommend that you reach out to your children and adolescent mental health teams - you can find them online."