Problem Gambling
5 articles tagged "Problem Gambling".
GSGB Year 2 Data: Gambling Participation Holds Steady as Problem Gambling Figures Draw Scrutiny
The latest Gambling Survey for Great Britain shows stable gambling participation at 48% but reveals a problem gambling prevalence of around 2.5%, sparking debate between industry defenders and harm-reduction advocates as the UK government considers new regulatory measures.
UK Problem Gambling Rate Edges Down to 2.4% in 2025 as GSGB Faces Fresh Criticism
The Gambling Commission's GSGB 2025 shows problem gambling fell to 2.4% amid slight participation declines, but the survey faces renewed criticism from Regulus Partners over methodological flaws and alleged bias.
GSGB 2025: Problem Gambling Rate Edges Down to 2.4% as Participation Stands at 47%
The Gambling Commission's third annual GSGB survey shows a stable problem gambling rate of 2.4%, with 47% of adults gambling in the past month and the chance to win big money as the top reason for participation.
World Cup Drives Surge in Problem Gambling Cases, Warns Austrian Institute
Austria's Anton Proksch Institute reports 300,000 problem gamblers and a surge in World Cup-related sports betting cases, with young men aged 25-28 most affected and average debts of €35,000-€50,000. Expert Oliver Scheibenbogen criticizes the legal loophole excluding sports betting from gambling regulations and calls for a unified blocking network and advertising restrictions.
Social Market Foundation Advocates for Increased Machine Games Duty on High-Risk EGMs
The Social Market Foundation has urged the UK government to increase Machine Games Duty on high-risk Category B electronic gaming machines, citing disproportionate problem gambling rates and potential for significant revenue generation, while the Betting and Gaming Council and Regulus Partners strongly oppose, warning of widespread venue closures, job losses, and a shift to the black market.