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Exploring demographic differences in adverse consequences from gambling
Examining whether associations between 'at-risk' gambling behaviour (measured using the PGSI) and adverse consequences vary across demographic groups.
Conclusion
This report contributes to Theme 3 of our evidence priority roadmaps, which focuses on understanding gambling-related harm and vulnerability (Gambling Commission, 2025b). We found that adverse consequences from gambling were most prevalent among younger participants, those from ethnic minority backgrounds, and people living in lower-income households, and that differences by age and ethnicity were most pronounced at lower Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) scores. Taken together, these findings highlight the importance of monitoring adverse consequences alongside behavioural risk indicators, such as the PGSI, to ensure a complete understanding of gambling-related harm.
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Last updated: 16 July 2026
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