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Gambling Survey for Great Britain - Annual report (2024): Official statistics
Published: 2 October 2025
Last updated: 2 October 2025
This version was printed or saved on: 23 October 2025
Online version: https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/report/gambling-survey-for-great-britain-annual-report-2024-official-statistics
This report contains findings from the second year of the Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB).
The survey aims to collect data to enable us to further understand:
This survey was conducted using a push-to-web approach, with data collected from 19,714 adults aged 18 years and older living in Great Britain. Fieldwork was carried out between January 2024 and January 2025, consisting of 4 waves running quarterly. The survey is commissioned by the Gambling Commission and carried out by the National Centre for Social Research in collaboration with the University of Glasgow.
The GSGB data outlined in this report represents the second year of the new baseline, against which changes can be compared. Although the sample size was smaller in year 1 than year 2, both surveys are sufficiently powered to enable comparison of estimates, some of which we present in this report.
It is important to note that the GSGB uses a push-to-web methodology, which differs from the survey data collection methods previously used to gather data on gambling. Therefore, in line with the general literature in this area, and the recent Sturgis (2025) report (opens in new tab) that the presence of an interviewer has a substantial effect on reported gambling impacts, comparisons with surveys prior to year one of the GSGB should not be made.
The GSGB, like most other surveys, collects information from a sample of the population. Statistics based on surveys are therefore estimates, rather than precise figures, and are subject to a margin of error (a 95 percent confidence interval1). Generally, the larger the sample the smaller the margin of error. Consequently, the GSGB Year 2 survey has a sample size of just under 20,000 participants to minimise the margin of error. Throughout this report, unless specified otherwise, findings that have been included and all differences noted between subgroups are significant at the 95 percent significance level.
1 A 95 percent confidence interval indicates a range of which the true population value lies, with 95 percent certainty. For example, if the survey was repeated multiple times, such a 95 percent confidence interval would contain the true value 95 percent of the time.
In 2024 (year 2), 60 percent (95 percent CI: 58.7 to 60.8) of adults aged 18 and over participated in any form of gambling in the past 12 months and 48 percent (95 percent CI: 46.7 to 48.6) had participated in gambling in the past 4 weeks. These estimates remained stable compared to 2023 (year 1), where 61 percent (95 percent CI: 59.1 to 62.3) of adults participated in any form of gambling in the past 12 months and 48 percent (95 percent CI: 46.6 to 49.4) had participated in gambling in the past 4 weeks.
When those who only participated in lottery draws were excluded, gambling participation was 41 percent in the past 12 months and 28 percent in the past 4 weeks.
In 2024, male participants (51 percent, 95 percent CI: 50.0 to 52.4) were more likely to have participated in gambling in the past 4 weeks than female participants (44 percent, 95 percent CI: 43.2 to 45.4), remaining consistent with the pattern found in 2023 (53 percent of male participants, 95 percent CI: 50.6 to 54.3 and 44 percent of female participants, 95 percent CI: 42.2 to 45.4).
Male participants (31 percent) were also more likely to have gambled on something other than lottery draws alone than female participants (25 percent).
Participants aged 45 to 54 and 55 to 64 were most likely to take part in any form of gambling in the past 4 weeks (55 percent, 95 percent CI: 52.3 to 57.1, and 52 , 95 percent CI: 50.4 to 54.1, respectively) and participants in the youngest and oldest age groups were least likely (36 percent, 95 percent CI: 33.3 to 39.7, of those aged 18 to 24, and 42 percent, 95 percent CI: 40.0 to 44.0, of those aged 75 and over). These estimates remained stable compared to 2023 (year 1), where 53 percent (95 percent CI: 50.3 to 56.1) and 54 percent (95 percent CI: 50.9 to 56.1) of those aged 45 to 54 and 55 to 64 had gambled in the past 4 weeks, and 38 percent (95 percent CI: 33.3 to 43.2) and 41 percent (95 percent CI: 37.4 to 44.1) of those aged 18 to 24 and 75 and over had gambled in the past 4 weeks.
When those who only participated in lottery draws were excluded, gambling participation in the past 4 weeks was highest for those aged 25 to 34 years (36 percent) and subsequently decreased with age to 14 percent for those aged 75 years and over.
The most common gambling activities in the past 4 weeks among all participants were:
This varied by age group and sex, with the above statement holding true for those aged 35 and above and for female participants, but not for those aged 18 to 34 and for male participants.
Participants who gambled in the past 4 weeks took part in a mean of 2.4 different types of gambling activities.
The mean number of gambling activities participants took part in in the past 4 weeks was highest among those aged 18 to 24 with 3.3 activities and subsequently decreased with age to 1.8 activities among those aged 75 or over.
A higher proportion of participants gambled online in the past 4 weeks than in person (that is to gamble at a venue or purchase lottery tickets or scratchcards from shops or other vendors), with 38 percent participating in online gambling and 29 percent participating in in person gambling. However, much of this difference was accounted for by online purchases of lottery tickets. When lottery draw only players were excluded, 16 percent of participants gambled online, and 18 percent gambled in person.
Male participants (41 percent) were more likely to have taken part in online gambling in the past 4 weeks than female participants (34 percent) and to have gambled on online activities other than lottery draws (21 percent for males and 12 percent for females).
Male participants (30 percent) were also more likely to have gambled in person in the past 4 weeks than female participants (28 percent), although the proportion was the same when lottery draw only players were excluded (18 percent).
Further details can be found in the accompanying set of data tables for the GSGB Annual Report 2024, specifically tables B.1 to B.13.
When asked to rate their feelings towards gambling out of 10, where 10 represented that they loved it, 0 represented that they hated it, and 5 represented the neutral mid-point:
The pattern was similar when those who only participated in lottery draws were excluded, with a higher proportion giving a positive score (49 percent gave a positive score between 6 and 10, 19 percent a negative score between 0 and 4, and 32 percent a neutral score of 5).
The most common reasons for adults to participate in gambling at least sometimes were:
Reasons for gambling is explored in further detail within the Investigating the relationship between reasons for gambling and different gambling activities report.
Gambling can lead to a range of adverse consequences. This includes the experience of gambling disorder (a recognised health condition (opens in new tab)) but can also include wide ranging adverse consequences experienced either by the person who gambles or by their family, friends, and wider social networks. These consequences range in severity and include negative effects on physical and mental health, relationship discord and breakdown, and financial difficulties.
In the next section, data is first presented on the adverse consequences of gambling as measured using the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) (opens in new tab). This is followed by information on a wider range of adverse consequences from gambling which are not included within the PGSI (for example, conflict with family, social isolation, relationship breakdown, experience of violence and abuse, and suicide ideation or attempts).
This section cross refers to information that can be found in an accompanying set of data tables, specifically tables D.1 to D.10.
The PGSI is used to measure both behavioural symptoms of gambling disorder and certain adverse consequences from gambling. The PGSI consists of 9 items that are rated on a 4 point-scale. Responses to the 9 PGSI questions are summed and a score ranging between 0 and 27 is computed. Scores are then grouped into the following categories:
The PGSI categories represent a continuum of risk, ranging from those experiencing no adverse consequences or behavioural symptoms of disorder to those experiencing both. Estimates of gambling and its impacts vary substantially depending on survey methodology, with the GSGB typically reporting higher PGSI scores than more traditional face to face surveys. Research has recently been undertaken to explore the impact of survey mode (opens in new tab) in more detail, finding that a good part of the difference in PGSI estimates between online and in-person interview surveys is due to downward biases as a result of interviewer administration.
In 2024, among all participants:
The prevalence of each PGSI score category was similar to 2023, where 8.3 percent (95 percent CI: 7.3 to 9.3) had a score of 1 to 2, 3.7 percent (95 percent CI: 3.0 to 4.4) had a score of 3 to 7 and 2.5 percent (95 percent CI: 2.0 to 3.1) had a score of 8 or more.
Among those who had gambled in the past 12 months:
Male participants who had gambled in the past 12 months were more likely to have higher PGSI scores (16.5 percent scored 1 to 2 on the PGSI, 6.6 percent scored 3 to 7 on the PGSI and 6.0 percent scored 8 or more on the PGSI) than female participants (13.0 percent scored 1 to 2 on the PGSI, 3.9 percent scored 3 to 7 on the PGSI and 2.8 percent scored 8 or more on the PGSI).
Younger participants who had gambled in the past 12 months were more likely to have higher PGSI scores than older participants, 10.2 percent of those aged 18 to 24 scored 8 or more on the PGSI and 0.5 per cent aged 75 and over scored 8 or more on the PGSI. Similarly, 9.4 percent of those aged 18 to 24 scored 3 to 7 on the PGSI compared to 1.5 percent among those aged 75 and over.
The proportion of participants with a PGSI score of 8 or more was over 9 times higher for those who had taken part in betting on non-sports events, such as TV shows, in person relative to all participants who had gambled in the past 12 months.
The proportion of participants with a PGSI score of 8 or more was also around 5 times higher relative to all participants who had gambled in the past 12 months for several activities such as:
The proportion of participants with a PGSI score of 8 or more was highest among those living in the most deprived areas (as measured using Index of Multiple Deprivation scores presented by quintiles) of England, Scotland and Wales. In England the proportion of participants with a PGSI score of 8 or more was 5.9 percent among those living in the most deprived areas and 1.0 percent among those living in the least deprived areas. In Scotland, the proportion of participants with a PGSI score of 8 or more was 11.0 percent for those living in the most deprived areas and between 0.5 and 0.7 percent for those living in the 3 least deprived areas. In Wales, the proportion of participants with a PGSI score of 8 or more was 5.8 percent for those living in the most deprived areas and between 2.4 and 2.8 percent in the least deprived areas.
Further exploration of the relationship between the profiles of those who participate in gambling more frequently and PGSI scores can be found in the Investigating the profiles of those who gamble more frequently report and the Exploring the relationship between gambling activities and Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) scores report.
This section cross refers to information that can be found in an accompanying set of data tables, specifically tables D.11 to D.21.
The Gambling Commission measures a broader range of adverse consequences from gambling. These aim to add a greater level of insight into the adverse consequences of gambling that are experienced over and above PGSI. These questions, asked of those who had gambled in the past 12 months, were split into 2 types:
Those categorised as severe adverse consequences, where any experience of them is highly likely to be harmful. This includes relationship breakdown, losing something of significant financial value, violence or abuse and crime. For these questions participants were directed to answer ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to having experienced an adverse consequence.
Those categorised as other potential adverse consequences, which are more likely to be harmful if experienced often or may be harmful depending on the individual’s specific circumstances. This includes spending less on everyday items, increased use of credit or savings to gamble, experience of conflict within relationships, feeling isolated, lying about the extent of gambling and poor work performance or work absences. For these questions participants were directed to answer ‘never’, ‘a little’ or ‘a lot’ to having experienced an adverse consequence.
Similar to year 1, the most reported severe consequence experienced among those who had gambled in the past 12 months due to one’s own gambling was relationship breakdown (1.6 percent).
Male participants who had gambled in the past 12 months (3.5 percent) were more likely to experience at least one severe consequence due to their own gambling than female participants who had gambled in the past 12 months (1.7 percent).
Younger adults who had gambled in the past 12 months were more likely to report experiencing at least one severe consequence due to one’s own gambling than older adults who had gambled in the past 12 months (5.3 percent for those aged 18 to 34 and 0.8 percent for those aged 55 and over).
Participants were asked if they had thought about taking their own life or had attempted to do so in the past 12 months. Those who answered yes were then asked if this was related to their gambling.
12.2 percent of participants reported they had thought about or attempted taking their own life. Of those 12.2 percent, 5.2 percent reported that this was related to their gambling either a little or a lot.
It is worth noting, in an area which is very difficult to research, that the 12.2 percent of adults who had thought about or attempted taking their own life in the past 12 months represents an estimate higher than that reported in the most recent Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey (APMS) in 2023 to 2024 (opens in new tab) (6.7 percent). This APMS data was based on questions asked face-to-face by an interviewer. APMS 2023 to 2024 also published results based on questions asked of participants within the self-completion section of the interview. This estimated that 25.5 percent had thought about suicide in the past 12 months and 7.7 percent had attempted suicide in the past 12 months. The APMS results indicate the potential impact of mode effects in survey research, which in line with the Sturgis (2025) report (opens in new tab) findings, reflects the general literature in this area. Because there is uncertainty as to which estimate is closer to the truth, data on gambling-related suicidality within GSGB is presented for those who reported past year thoughts about taking their own life or attempts only. Population prevalence estimates are not presented.
Among those who gambled in the past 12 months, the most reported potential adverse consequences due to one’s own gambling were:
3.4 percent of those who gambled in the past 12 months had sought support because of their own gambling. The proportion of participants who had sought support from each type of service (for example mental health services, food banks and/or welfare organisations, relationship counselling and gambling support services) was similar, ranging from 1.2 percent for gambling support services to 1.7 percent for mental health services and food banks or welfare organisations.
The GSGB includes questions about the impact of someone else’s gambling, an area that has previously had limited research. These questions covered the same set of severe and potential adverse consequences due to one’s own gambling outlined previously. Questions were only asked of those who reported someone close to them gambled.
Almost half (47.9 percent) of all participants reported that someone close to them gambled, even if occasionally.
Of those who reported someone close to them gambled, 5.2 percent had experienced one or more severe consequences from someone else’s gambling.
Relationship breakdown was (3.9 percent) the most reported severe consequence from someone else’s gambling.
The most reported potential adverse consequences of someone else’s gambling were:
Participants who reported that someone close to them gambled were asked whether they had sought any help, support, or information as a result, either online, in person, or by telephone.
Of those who reported that someone close to them gambled, 3.3 percent had sought some form of support. The proportion of participants who had sought support from each type of service was similar, ranging from 1.4 percent for gambling support services to 1.6 for mental health services and food banks or welfare organisations.
This questionnaire was used for the wave 4 report and the second annual report (2024) of the Gambling Survey for Great Britain.
Respondents were given the opportunity to complete an online or paper version of the questionnaire. Some questions were asked only on the online version of the questionnaire and where this is the case, this has been specified.
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This survey is for adults aged 18 years and older. Please confirm that you are aged 18 years or older.
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In the past 4 weeks, which of the following activities, if any, did you do?
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In the past 4 weeks have you used the internet for any of the following?
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Have you spent money on any of the following activities, including online and in-person, in the last 12 months?
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If respondents did not gamble in the past year, they were routed forward to the gambling attitude questions.
(The following question was asked only on the online version)
If respondents gambled in the past year on ‘Another form of gambling’, they were required to answer the following.
During the past 12 months, which other gambling activities did you spend money on? (open text response)
If respondents gambled in the past year, they were required to answer the following.
Thinking about the last time you spent money on gambling (in essence, lotteries, scratchcards, betting, bingo, casino games or fruit and/or slot machines) how did you feel? Please provide a number between 0 and 10, with 0 indicating ‘hated it’ and 10 indicating ‘loved it’. (open numerical response)
If respondents gambled in the past year, they were required to answer the following.
The following question lists reasons that some people have given about why they take part in the gambling activities listed earlier in the questionnaire. For each one, please state how often these are reasons why you take part in some of these activities. I take part in these activities…
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(The following question was asked only on the online version)
If respondents gambled in the past year, they were required to answer the following.
Thinking only about the last time you took part in (a randomly selected activity that respondent has participated in is inserted here), how much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements?
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(The following question was asked only on the online version)
If respondents gambled in the past year, they were required to answer the following.
In the last 12 months, how often, if at all, have you ever experienced a moment when you spent more than you’d intended while gambling, or you ignored any spending limits you usually give yourself?
If respondents selected ‘never’ to binge question 1, they were routed forward to the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) questions.
(The following question was asked only on the online version)
In the last 12 months, would you say you’ve ever had a gambling ‘binge’?
If respondents selected ‘no’ to binge question 2, they were required to route to the PGSI questions.
(The following question was asked only on the online version)
Thinking about the last time you had a gambling ‘binge’, how did you feel about it during, and afterwards?
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(The following question was asked only on the online version)
If respondents answered ‘Yes’ to binge question 2, they were required to answer the following question.
Thinking about the last time you had a gambling ‘binge’, what activity or activities was it?
Please select all that apply
(The following question was asked only on the online version)
Which, if any, of the following gambling management tools are you aware of, specifically to reduce gambling?
Please select all that apply
(The following question was asked only on the online version)
If respondents gambled in the past year, they were required to answer the following.
In the past 12 months, have you tried to stop, reduce or cut down on the amount of gambling you do?
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(The following question was asked only on the online version)
If respondents answered ‘Yes’ to the reduction of gambling question, they were required to answer the following.
Which, if any, of the following did you use to help you reduce or stop your gambling?
Please select all that apply
(The following question was asked only on the online version)
If respondents did use a gambling management tool, they were required to answer the following.
You said you have used a gambling management tool in the past 12 months. How has the tool or tools that you have used changed the amount of gambling you do?
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(The following question was asked only on the online version)
If respondents gambled in the past year, they were required to answer the following.
In the past 12 months, how happy or unhappy have you been with the way gambling companies have treated you when you’ve gambled with them?
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(The following question was asked only on the online version)
If respondents answered ‘Unhappy’ or ‘Very unhappy’ to the gambling treatment question, they were required to answer the following.
What action, if any, did you take?
Please select all that apply.
If respondents gambled in the past year, they were required to answer the following.
In the last 12 months, how often…
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If respondents gambled in the past year, they were required to answer the following.
The next few questions are about the impact that gambling can have on some people. Please answer as honestly as you can. All of the answers you provide will be entirely confidential.
Thinking about your own gambling, how often in the last 12 months has your own gambling led you to...
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If respondents gambled in the past year, they were required to answer the following.
In the last 12 months…
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If respondents gambled in the past year, they were required to answer the following.
In the last 12 months, has your own gambling led you to seek to help, support or information online, in-person or by telephone from…
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If respondents gambled in the past year on either tickets for the National Lottery draws – Lotto, Euromillions, Thunderball, Hotpicks, Set for Life or tickets for other charity lotteries, including the Health Lottery, Postcode Lottery and other lotteries, they were required to answer the following questions.
In the past 4 weeks, how often, if at all, have you spent money on any of the following activities, including online and in person?
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If respondents had spent money on lottery tickets in the past 4 weeks either ‘About once’, ‘About once a fortnight’, ‘About once a week’, ‘A few times a week’, or ‘Everyday’, they were required to answer the following.
Which of the following, if any, lottery tickets did you buy in the past 4 weeks?
Please select all that apply
(The following question was asked only on the online version)
If respondents had spent money on National Lottery draw tickets in person in the past 4 weeks, they were required to answer the following.
In the past 4 weeks have you used a credit card to pay for National Lottery Draw tickets in person, for example, at a shop or garage.
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If respondents gambled in the past year on either National Lottery scratchcards, Other scratchcards, National Lottery online instant win games or Other online instant wins, they were required to answer the following questions.
In the past 4 weeks, how often, if at all, have you spent money on any of the following activities, including online and in person?
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If respondents gambled in the past 4 weeks on National Lottery scratchcards, they were required to answer the following question.
You mentioned that you have played National Lottery scratchcards in the past 4 weeks. Which of the following types of National Lottery scratchcards have you played in the past 4 weeks?
Please select all that apply
If respondents had spent money on National Lottery scratchcards in person in the past 4 weeks they were required to answer the following.
You mentioned that you have played National Lottery online instant win games in the past 4 weeks. Which of the following types of National Lottery online instant win games have you played in the past 4 weeks?
Please select all that apply
(The following question was asked only on the online version)
If respondents had spent money on National Lottery online instant wins or other online instant wins in the past 4 weeks they were required to answer the following.
In the past 4 weeks have you used a credit card to pay for National Lottery scratchcards in person, for example, at a shop or garage.
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If respondents gambled in the past year on either Betting on sports and racing online and/or via an App, including virtual sports and/or races and e-sports, Betting on sports and racing in-person, for example at a bookmakers, including virtual sports and/or races and e-sports, Betting on the outcome of events such as TV shows, elections online and/or via an App, or Betting on the outcome of events such as TV shows, elections in-person, for example at a bookmakers, they were required to answer the following questions.
In the past 4 weeks, how often, if at all, have you spent money on any of the following activities, including online and in person?
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If respondents spent money on betting in the past 4 weeks either ‘About once’, ‘About once a fortnight’, ‘About once a week’, ‘A few times a week, or 'Everyday’, they were required to answer the following.
In the past 4 weeks, have you bet in-play when betting on sports and/or races or the outcome of events? In-play betting means betting on things that happen once the game, match or event has started for example, who will win, next goal scorer, next point, next person to be eliminated.
If respondents answered ‘No’, they were routed to the ‘whether used a betting exchange’ question.
How often have you bet in-play in the past 4 weeks? If you are unsure, please estimate
Thinking back over the past 4 weeks, how many in-play bets would you typically make once an individual game, match or event had started? If you are unsure, enter your best estimate
Please enter a number
If respondents spent money on betting in the past 4 weeks either ‘About once’, ‘About once a fortnight’, ‘About once a week’, ‘A few times a week,’ Everyday’, they were required to answer the following.
Did you use a betting exchange in the past 4 weeks?
If respondents spent money on Betting on sports or racing online in past 4 weeks, or Betting on sports or racing in person past 4 weeks, either ‘About once’, ‘About once a fortnight’, ‘About once a week’, ‘A few times a week, 'Everyday’, they were required to answer the following.
Which of the following did you spend money betting on in the past 4 weeks?
Please select all that apply
If respondents gambled in the past year on either Bingo played online and/or via an app or Bingo played at a venue, for example a bingo hall, social club, they were required to answer the following questions.
During the past 4 weeks, how often, if at all, have you spent money playing bingo…
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If respondents have gambled in the past year on either Casino games played online and/or via an App for example, Poker, Roulette, Blackjack, Casino games played at a casino for example Poker, Roulette, Blackjack or Casino games (for example Poker, Roulette, Blackjack) played on a machine and/or terminal in a venue for example casino, bookmakers, club, pub, they were required to answer the following questions.
During the past 4 weeks, how often, if at all, have you spent money playing casino games for example, poker, roulette, blackjack…
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(The following question was asked only on the online version)
If respondents spent money on casino games online either ‘About once’, ‘About once a fortnight’, ‘About once a week’, ‘A few times a week, 'Everyday’, they were required to answer the following.
When playing casino games for example, Poker, Roulette, Blackjack in past 4 weeks online and/or via an App, did you play with a live dealer?
If respondents gambled in the past year on either Fruit and/or slot machines in-person or Fruit and/or slot machines played online and/or via an app, they were required to answer the following questions.
During the past 4 weeks, how often, if at all, have you spent money playing fruit or slot based games…
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If respondents spent money on fruit or slot machines either ‘About once’, ‘About once a fortnight’, ‘About once a week’, ‘A few times a week,’ 'Everyday’, they were required to answer the following.
In the past 4 weeks, where did you play fruit or slot machines?
Please select all that apply
If respondents gambled in the past year on either football pools, private betting with for example friends, family, colleagues or another form of gambling, they were required to answer the following questions.
In the past 4 weeks, have you spent money on any of these activities, including online?
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(The following question was asked only on the online version)
If respondents spent money on football pools, private betting or another form of gambling in the past 4 weeks and spent money on another form of gambling in the past 4 weeks, respondents were required to answer the following question.
During the past 4 weeks, which other gambling activities did you spend money on? (open text response)
In the last 4 weeks have you spent any money to enter an online draw or competition for the chance to win a substantial prize such as a luxury house?
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(The following question was asked only on the online version)
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This question is about online free-to-play games where you do not have to pay to gamble.
These games look and play like normal gambling games – for example Roulette, Poker, Slot machines and Bingo. They can include demos for gambling games on gambling websites. They can also include football prediction games that require players to have a gambling account to play for free but offer monetary prizes.
You might also play these games on social networking sites or use an app on a smartphone or tablet.
When, if ever, have you played online free-to-play games?
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The next few questions are about gambling advertisements and attitudes.
In the last month, have you seen or heard gambling being promoted in the following ways?
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In the last month, which of the following, if any, have gambling companies sent directly to you?
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In the last month, how often, if at all, has a gambling advert, promotion or sponsorship prompted you to spend money on gambling when you were not otherwise planning to?
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Do you follow or interact with any gambling companies on any of the following social media or streaming platforms? Again, when we refer to gambling companies, we would like you to think about all gambling companies, including betting, bingo and lottery websites.
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To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about the National Lottery? Today I think that the National Lottery…
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The next question relates to consumer trust in the gambling industry.
Thinking about all activities you have engaged in (such as betting, casino, bingo and lottery), both online and in person, how much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
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It is a requirement that all gambling websites accessed by consumers in Britain must be licensed by the Gambling Commission. Before today, were you aware that gambling websites should be licensed by the Gambling Commission?
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(The following question was asked only on the online version)
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Would you ever gamble on a website that you knew to be unlicensed by the Gambling Commission?
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(The following question was asked only on the online version)
If respondents answered ‘Yes, definitely’ or ‘Yes, maybe’ to the Gambling website questions – set 2, they were required to answer the following.
Please explain why you would gamble on a website you knew not to have a licence from the Gambling Commission. Please give as much detail as possible.
(The following question was asked only on the online version)
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In the past four weeks, which of the following, if any, have you spent money on?
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Does anyone you are close to gamble, even if only occasionally? By gambling we mean spending money on activities such as lotteries, betting, casino and so on.
Please select all that apply
If respondents answered yes to knowing someone who gambles, they were required to answer the following.
And do you live with this person and/or any of these people?
If respondents answered ‘No’ or no answer to knowing someone who gambles, they were routed to the General Health questions.
The next few questions are about the impact that someone else’s gambling may have had on you, whether you live with them or not. Please answer as honestly as you can.
Thinking about someone else’s gambling, in the last 12 months…
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If respondents answered 'Yes' to knowing someone who gambles, they were required to answer the following.
In the last 12 months, how often has someone else’s gambling led you to…
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If respondents answered 'Yes' to knowing someone who gambles, they were required to answer the following.
In the last 12 months…
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If respondents answered 'Yes' to knowing someone who gambles, they were required to answer the following.
In the last 12 months, has someone else’s gambling led you to seek help, support or information online, in-person or by telephone from…
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How would you say your health was in general?
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Do you smoke cigarettes at all nowadays?
If respondents did not smoke, they were routed to the drinking frequency question.
On average, about how many cigarettes a day do you usually smoke?
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How often did you have a drink containing alcohol in the past year?
If respondents answered ‘Never’, to the drinking frequency question, they were routed to the Short Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale (SWEMWBS)
How many drinks did you have on a typical day when you were drinking in the past year?
If respondents answered ‘None, I do not drink’, they were routed to the SWEMWBS.
How often did you have six or more drinks on one occasion in the past year?
The following question was asked only on the online version)
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Please read the following statements and indicate how true each one is for you:
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Below are some statements about feelings and thoughts.
Please select one answer per statement that best describes your experience of each over the last 2 weeks.
Responses include:
Scale used: Short Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale (SWEMWBS) © NHS Health Scotland, University of Warwick and University of Edinburgh, 2008, all rights reserved.
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In the last 12 months have you ever thought about taking your own life, even though you would not actually do it?
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In the last 12 months, have you made an attempt to take your life, by taking an overdose of tablets or in some other way?
If respondents answered ‘No’ to both self harm question 1 and 2, respondents were routed to the Sex question.
To what extent, if at all, was this related to your gambling?
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What is your sex?
A question about gender identity will follow.
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Is the gender you identify with the same as your sex registered at birth?
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What is your date of birth?
Please enter day, month, year
‘This survey is for individuals aged 18 years and older. Please check the date of birth you have entered.’
If respondents did not provide an answer for the year, they were required to answer the following.
What was your age last birthday?
(Enter number in years)
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Choose one option that best describes your ethnic group or background
White
Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
Asian or Asian British
Black or African or Caribbean or Black British
Other ethnic group
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Which of the following options best describes how you think of yourself?
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What is your religion?
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Including you, how many adults aged 18 or over are currently living in your household?
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And how many children aged under 18 currently live in your household? If ‘none’, write in ‘0’.
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What is your legal marital or registered civil partnership status?
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Thinking of the income of your household as a whole, which of the groups on this list represents the total income of the whole household before deduction for income tax, National Insurance, and so on?
Please note that this includes income from benefits and savings.
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In which of these ways is your accommodation occupied?
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Do you have any educational qualifications for which you received a certificate?
If respondents answered ‘No’, they were required to answer the following question.
Do you have any professional, vocational or other work-related qualifications for which you received a certificate?
If respondents answered ‘Yes’ to having any educational qualifications for which they received a certificate or having any professional, vocational or other work-related qualifications for which they received a certificate, they were required to answer the following question.
Was your highest qualification:
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In the past 7 days, were you doing any of the following? Include casual or temporary work, even if only for one hour. Tick one option below.
If respondents answered, ‘None of the above’, they were required to answer the following.
Which of the following described what you were doing in the last seven days?
Tick one option below.
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in the past 4 weeks, have you spent more or less on the following activities than you normally would?
Responses include:
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This pdf file is provided for context only and may not be fully accessible for all viewers. Full details of the questions asked in the postal questionnaire are listed within Appendix A - Online questionnaire.