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Understanding the impact of increased cost of living on gambling behaviour - Final report

Gambling Commission's research report with Yonder into the behaviours and motivations of gamblers during the current period of high cost of living in Great Britain.

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Published
27 February 2024

Last updated
27 February 2023 - Changes

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• Understanding the impact of increased cost of living on gambling behaviour - Final report

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• Introduction
• Methodology
• How to read this report
• Summary of findings
• Personal finances and cost of living
• Financial comfort and concerns around cost of living
• Relationship with gambling
• Impact of cost of living on gambling behaviours
• • Gambling has stayed the same
  • Gambling because it’s fun but will make cutbacks if needed
  • Gambling is an inherent part of life
• Change in gambling behaviour
• • The number of occasions on which you have spent money on these gambling activities
  • The amount of money spent on these gambling activities
  • The amount of time spent gambling on these activities
  • Typical stakes
• Motivations for gambling
• Conclusions
• Appendix A - Gambling activities
• Appendix B - Reading longitudinal tables
• Appendix C - Motivations for gambling – subgroup analysis by statement

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