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Understanding the impact of increased cost of living on gambling behaviour

Gambling Commission report with Yonder to understand the behaviours and motivations of gamblers during the period of high cost of living in Great Britain.

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Published
10 October 2023

Last updated
16 March 2026 - Changes

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Contents

• Understanding the impact of increased cost of living on gambling behaviour

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• Introduction
• Methodology
• Summary of findings
• Financial comfort and concerns around cost of living
• Impact of increased cost of living on wellbeing
• Impact of cost of living on gambling behaviours
• Gambling motivations
• Conclusions
• Appendix

Parliamentary accountability

Losses and Special Payments (Audited)

Debts written off are reportable to Parliament under the rules on disclosure of losses and write-offs in Managing Public Money Annex A.4.10.24, under the category of ‘Claims waived or abandoned’.

In 2024 to 2025, one individual amount over £300,000 was written off relating to Financial Penalties, totalling £0.5 million, relating to a dissolved company. Comparative figure for 2023 to 2024: £0.

In 2024 to 2025, there currently remains one expected credit loss which is being pursued via the courts. An impairment allowance has been recognised in previous periods. Consolidated Fund receipts due total £1.81 million relating to one receivable balance, all of which is fully impaired.

Andrew Rhodes
Chief Executive and Accounting Officer
12 December 2025

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Last updated: 16 March 2026

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