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Young People and Gambling 2026: Official statistics

Gambling Commission report produced by Ipsos on young people and their gambling behaviour, attitudes and awareness in 2026.

Published
12 November 2026

Last updated
12 November 2026 - Changes

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Contents

Questionnaire

Activities at school and in your free time

GC_SCRNINTRO

The next few questions are about activities you might have taken part in. Remember, everything you tell us is confidential; no one at school will see your answers.

ASK ALL.

GC_SPARE

In your spare time, what are the things that you like to do most?

Please tick up to 3 boxes.

  1. Chatting on the phone with friends and/or spending time online with friends on social media.
  2. Meeting up with friends.
  3. Playing games on my phone, iPad, laptop or on a console (for example Play Station, Nintendo Switch, Xbox).
  4. Taking part in fantasy football leagues.
  5. Watching programmes on TV or through streaming services (for example YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus).
  6. Listening to music.
  7. Reading (books or magazines).
  8. Cooking.
  9. Spending time with my family.
  10. Shopping.
  11. Going to the cinema, theatre or concerts.
  12. Taking part in sports (for example football, netball, swimming, gymnastics) and/or exercising (for example gym, workout classes, walking and/or hiking).
  13. Other [Insert text box].
  14. Prefer not to say.

ASK ALL.

GC_GAMSPEND

Have you ever done any of the following activities?

Multicode 1 to 17. Single code 18 and 19.

Played lotteries or lottery style games

  1. National Lottery draw for example Lotto, EuroMillions or Set for Life, either with a physical ticket or playing online.
  2. National Lottery Scratchcards (not free Scratchcards).
  3. National Lottery online instant win games.
  4. Other Lotteries (for example The Health Lottery, People’s Postcode Lottery, or other smaller lotteries).

Games and gaming machines

  1. Played arcade gaming machines (for example penny pusher or claw grab machine).
  2. Played fruit or slot machines (for example at an arcade, pub or social club).
  3. Played gambling machines in a betting shop.
  4. Played cards for money (for example with friends or family).

Bingo

  1. Played bingo at a bingo club.
  2. Played bingo at somewhere other than a bingo club (for example social club, holiday park).
  3. Played bingo online (for example Foxy Bingo, Gala Bingo or Tombola).

Placing a bet (using real money, not virtual money and/or tokens)

  1. Placed a bet for money between friends or family.
  2. Placed a bet on esports (electronic sports such as playing video games competitively) online.
  3. Placed a bet at a betting shop or bookies (for example on football or horse racing).
  4. Placed a bet on a betting website and/or app (for example on football or horse racing).

Casino games

  1. Played a game inside a casino in real life, not online.
  2. Played an online game on a casino website (for example online poker or online roulette for money).
  3. None of these EXCLUSIVE GO TO GC_SCRNGAMBACT.
  4. Prefer not to say EXCLUSIVE GO TO GC_SCRNGAMBACT.

GC_GAMSPENDWHEN

ASK ALL WHO SELECTED ANY ACTIVITY 1 to 17 AT GAMSPEND.

When did you last do [this activity and/or these activities]? Was it... in the last 7 days, last 4 weeks, last 12 months, or more than 12 months ago?

[INSERT GRID OF ACTIVITIES SELECTED AT GAMSPEND 1 TO 17] SINGLE CODE FOR EACH ROW.

  1. In the last 7 days.
  2. In the last 4 weeks.
  3. In the last 12 months.
  4. More than 12 months ago.
  5. Do not know and/or cannot remember.
  6. Prefer not to say.

ASK ALL WHO SELECTED ANY ACTIVITY 1 TO 17 AT GAMSPEND.

GC_GAMSPEND 2

Last time you did [this activity and/or these activities] who were you with?

[INSERT GRID OF ACTIVITIES SELECTED AT GAMSPEND 1 TO 17] SINGLE CODE 1, 8, 9. MULTICODE 2 TO 7.

  1. I was alone.
  2. Parent(s), carer(s) or guardian(s).
  3. Brother(s) or sister(s) aged 18 or older.
  4. Brother(s) or sister(s) aged 17 or younger.
  5. Friend(s) aged 18 or older.
  6. Friend(s) aged 17 of younger.
  7. Others.
  8. Do not know and/or cannot remember.
  9. Prefer not to say.

ASK ALL WHO SELECTED ANY ACTIVITY 1 TO 17 AT GAMSPEND.

GAMSPEND 3

Have you ever spent your own money on the following [activity and/or activities]?

By your own money we mean pocket money, birthday money or any money you earned yourself or got as a reward.

[INSERT GRID OF ACTIVITIES SELECTED AT GAMSPEND 1 TO 17] SINGLE CODE FOR EACH ROW.

  1. Yes.
  2. No.
  3. Do not know and/or cannot remember.
  4. Prefer not to say.

ASK ALL WHO SELECTED 1 AT GAMSPEND3. THOSE WHO CODED 2 TO 4 FOR ALL ACTIVITIES AT GAMSPEND 3 SHOULD GO TO SCRNGAMBACT.

GAMSPEND 4

And when did you last spend money on [this activity and/or these activities]? Was it...? [INSERT GRID OF ACTIVITIES SELECTED AT GAMSPEND3 code 1 ONLY] SINGLE CODE FOR EACH ROW.

  1. In the last 7 days.
  2. In the last 4 weeks.
  3. In the last 12 months.
  4. More than 12 months ago.
  5. Do not know and/or cannot remember.
  6. Prefer not to say.

SHOW TO ALL.

GC_SCRNGAMBACT

When we talk about gambling, we mean any activity which involves risking money (or something of value) in the hope of winning money or a prize.

This could include playing the lottery or scratchcards, playing bingo or arcade games, or placing a bet on a sporting event.

Please remember, not all gambling activities have age restrictions, like playing a claw grab machine in the hope of catching a prize or making a private bet with your family or friends.

ASK ALL WHO CODE 18 TO 19 AT GC_GAMSPEND OR ANSWERED CODE 2 TO 4 FOR ALL ACTIVITIES AT GAMSPEND3. OTHERS TO GC_SPENDWHY.

GC_NEVER

You said that you have never gambled or never spent your own money on gambling. Why is that?

Remember, 'gambling’ includes things like buying Lottery tickets, scratchcards, placing a bet between family and friends, playing cards for money and playing on fruit or slot machines.

Multi-code

NEW INSTRUCTION: Rotate codes 1 to 10.

  1. Because I am not likely to win money.
  2. Because I will lose more than I will win.
  3. It is not something I am interested in.
  4. I do not know enough about these gambling games.
  5. My parents would not want me and/or allow me to.
  6. I do not want to play with real money and/or I would rather play free games.
  7. It is illegal and/or I am too young to do this.
  8. Because it might lead to future problems.
  9. I do not agree with gambling and/or it is not right.
  10. It is against my religion.
  11. Other: [Insert open text box].
  12. Do not know EXCLUSIVE.
  13. Prefer not to say EXCLUSIVE.

ASK ALL WHO CODED CODE 1 TO 3 AT ANY ACTIVITY AT GC_GAMSPEND4.

ALL WHO CODE 18 AT GC_GAMSPEND GO TO GC_STOPPED. THOSE WHO ANSWERED CODE 2 TO 4 FOR ALL ACTIVITIES AT GAMSPEND3 OR CODES 4 TO 6 AT GAMSPEND 4 GO TO GC_PLAYONLINE.

GC_SPENDWHY

Thinking about when you have spent your money on (TEXTFILL FOR ALL ACTIVITIES FROM GC_GAMSPEND4 CODED 1 TO 3), in the past 12 months, why did you do this?

Multi-code

NEW INSTRUCTION: Rotate codes 1 to 13.

  1. To try to win money.
  2. Because it helps me and/or cheers me up when I feel down, nervous or in a bad mood.
  3. To get a buzz and/or because it is exciting.
  4. Because it is something my friends do and/or I do not want to feel left out.
  5. Because it is something my parents and/or guardians do.
  6. Because it is fun.
  7. Because it is cool.
  8. It gives me something to do.
  9. Because I like to take risks.
  10. Because money goes to good causes.
  11. I have a chance to win a jackpot or big prize.
  12. I have a good chance of winning something (even if not a big prize or jackpot).
  13. The games are simple to play.
  14. Other (PLEASE WRITE IN)[Insert open text box].
  15. Do not know EXCLUSIVE.
  16. Prefer not to say EXCLUSIVE.

ASK 1 IF SELECTED CODES 1, 3 IN GC_GAMSPEND.

ASK 2 IF SELECTED CODES 11, 13, 15, 17.

OTHERS GO TO GC_HANDED.

GC_PLAYONLINE

Please read the following sentences and choose the ones that describe you.

  1. I have used my parents’ and/or guardians’ account INFORMATION BUTTON HERE A to play National Lottery games online INFORMATION BUTTON HERE B.

A. with their permission.
B. without their permission.

  1. I have used my parents’ and/or guardians’ personal account INFORMATION BUTTON HERE A to play on gambling websites, or to place bets online INFORMATION BUTTON HERE B.

A. with their permission.
B. without their permission.

  1. None of these sentences are true about me EXCLUSIVE.
  2. Prefer not to say EXCLUSIVE.

INFORMATION BUTTON A: When we say ‘online’ we mean websites and apps.
INFORMATION BUTTON B: When we say ‘account’ we are referring to a website or app which requires the user to sign-in with a password. We do not mean online banking.

ASK ALL WHO SELECTED CODES 1 AND 2 AT GC_GAMSPEND. OTHERS GO TO GC_FRUITTYPE.

GC_HANDED

Thinking about the last time you played [National Lottery ticket and/or scratchcard INSERT CODES 1 OR 2 FROM GAMSPEND] which statement best describes how you purchased and paid for the [REPEAT CODE 1 OR 2 GAMSPEND]?

REPEAT FOR EACH ACTIVITY.

SINGLE CODE ONLY

  1. I purchased the [INSERT ACTIVITY] by myself in a shop.
  2. Someone else purchased the [INSERT ACTIVITY] for me in a shop.
  3. The [INSERT ACTIVITY] was not purchased in a shop.
  4. Do not know and/or cannot remember.
  5. Prefer not to say.

GC_FRUITTYPE

ASK IF CODED ANY 5 TO 6 AT GC_GAMSPEND. OTHERS GO TO GC_ESPORTS.

Thinking back to the last time you played on arcade gaming machines, fruit or slot machines, or other gambling machines, what sort of machine(s) did you play?

MULTICODE 1 TO 6

  1. Claw or crane grab machines (for example toy grab).
  2. Penny falls or penny pusher machines (for example 2p machine).
  3. Fruit machine style games where you win small cash prizes.
  4. Fruit machine style games where you win tickets to ‘buy’ prizes (for example soft toys).
  5. Quiz game machines – where you win small cash prizes or tickets to ‘buy’ prizes (for example soft toys).
  6. Other [please specify].
  7. Do not know EXCLUSIVE.
  8. Prefer not to say EXCLUSIVE.

GC_FRUITWHERE

ASK IF CODED ANY 1 TO 5 AT GC_FRUITTYPE. OTHERS GO TO GC_ESPORTS.

As far as you know, have you ever played on any of these machines in an adults-only area. For example, an adults (18 years and older) only section of an amusement arcade, bowling alley, holiday park or pub.

Remember, everything you tell us is confidential; no one at school will see your answers.

SINGLE CODE ONLY

  1. Yes.
  2. No.
  3. Do not know.
  4. Prefer not to say.

GC_FRUITWHO

ASK IF CODED ANY 1 AT GC_FRUITTWHERE. OTHERS GO TO GC_STOPPED.

And in this adult (18 years and older) only section, who were you with?

Remember, everything you tell us is confidential; no one at school will see your answers.

SINGLE CODE 1, /8, -9. MULTICODE OK 2 TO 7

  1. I was alone.
  2. Parent(s), carer(s) or guardian(s).
  3. Brother(s) or sister(s) aged 18 or older.
  4. Brother(s) or sister(s) aged 17 or younger.
  5. Friend(s) aged 18 or older.
  6. Friend(s) aged 17 of younger.
  7. Others.
  8. Do not know and/or cannot remember.
  9. Prefer not to say.

ASK ALL.

GC_STOPPED

Thinking about gambling for money, have you ever been stopped from gambling because you were too young? Remember, ‘gambling’ includes things like buying Lottery tickets, scratchcards, placing a bet between family and friends, playing cards for money and playing on fruit or slot machines.

MULTICODE 1 TO 2 – Single-code codes 3,4 ,5, 6.

  1. Yes, I have been stopped from gambling online.
  2. Yes, I have been stopped from gambling in a premises for example shop, betting shop or arcade.
  3. No, I have never been stopped EXCLUSIVE.
  4. No, I have never tried to gamble EXCLUSIVE.
  5. Do not know and/or cannot remember EXCLUSIVE.
  6. Prefer not to say.

DSM-IV-MR-J SCREEN – 9 STATEMENTS

SHOW SCREEN TO ALL GAMBLERS (CODED 1 TO 3 AT GAMSPEND4).

GC_SCRNREM1

Remember, ‘gambling’ includes things like buying Lottery tickets, scratchcards, placing a bet between family and friends, playing cards for money and playing on fruit or slot machines.

ASK ALL WHO CODED 1 TO 3 AT GC_GAMSPEND4. OTHERS GO TO GC SELF OR ADULT.

GC_PREOCC

In the past 12 months how often have you found yourself thinking about gambling or planning to gamble?

Single-code

  1. Never.
  2. Once or twice.
  3. Sometimes.
  4. Often.
  5. Prefer not to say.

ASK ALL WHO CODED 1 TO 3 AT GC_GAMSPEND4.

GC_ESCAPE

In the past 12 months how often have you gambled to help you escape from problems or when you are feeling bad?

Single-code

  1. Never.
  2. Once or twice.
  3. Sometimes.
  4. Often.
  5. Prefer not to say.

ASK ALL WHO CODED 1 TO 3 AT GC_GAMSPEND4.

GC_WITHD

In the past 12 months have you felt bad or fed up when trying to cut down on gambling?

Single-code

  1. Never feel bad about trying to cut down.
  2. Once or twice.
  3. Sometimes.
  4. Often.
  5. Never try to cut down.
  6. Prefer not to say.

ASK ALL WHO CODED 1 TO 3 AT GC_GAMSPEND4.

GC_TOLERNCE

In the past 12 months have you needed to gamble with more and more money to get the amount of excitement you want?

Single-code

  1. Never.
  2. Once or twice.
  3. Sometimes.
  4. Often.
  5. Prefer not to say.

ASK ALL WHO CODED 1 TO 3 AT GC_GAMSPEND4.

GC_ LOSSCON

In the past 12 months have you ever spent much more than you planned to on gambling?

Single-code

  1. Never.
  2. Once or twice.
  3. Sometimes.
  4. Often.
  5. Prefer not to say.

ASK ALL WHO CODED 1 TO 3 AT GC_GAMSPEND4.

GC_ILLEGAL

In the past 12 months have you ever taken money from any of the following without permission to spend on gambling?

Multi-code

  1. I have never taken money without permission to spend on gambling EXCLUSIVE.
  2. Dinner money or fare money.
  3. Money from family.
  4. Money from things you have sold.
  5. Money from outside the family.
  6. Somewhere else.
  7. Prefer not to say.

ASK ALL WHO CODED 1 TO 3 AT GC_GAMSPEND4.

GC_LED

In the past 12 months has your gambling ever led to the following?

Grid question. Single-code per row

Rows:

GC_LEDRISKEDFAM Arguments with family and/or friends or others.
GC_LEDLYING Telling lies to family and/or friends or others.
GC_LEDRISKEDSCHL Missing school.

Columns:

  1. My gambling has never led to this
  2. Once or twice.
  3. Sometimes.
  4. Often.
  5. Prefer not to say.

ASK ALL WHO CODED 1 TO 3 AT GC_GAMSPEND4.

GC_CHASING

In the past 12 months, after losing money by gambling, have you returned another day to try to win back the money you lost?

Single-code

  1. Never.
  2. Less than half the time.
  3. More than half the time.
  4. Every time.
  5. Prefer not to say.

ASK ALL.

GC_FAMGAM

Have you ever seen any of the family members that you live with gambling?

When we talk about gambling, we mean any activity which involves risking money (or something of value) in the hope of winning money or a prize.

SINGLE CODE ONLY

  1. Yes.
  2. No.
  3. Do not know.
  4. Prefer not to say.

ASK IF CODE 1 AT GCFAMGAM OTHERS GO TO GC_PLAYONLINE.

GC_SLEEPFAMGAM

Over the past year, how often, if at all, have you lost sleep at night because...

You have been worrying about the gambling of a family member or someone who is responsible for looking after you.

Columns:

  1. Never.
  2. Rarely.
  3. Sometimes.
  4. Often.
  5. All the time.
  6. Do not know.
  7. Prefer not to say.
  8. Not applicable (FOR SLEEPFAMGAM ONLY).

ASK ALL WHO SAY ‘YES’ CODE 1 AT GC_FAMGAM. OTHERS TO GC_PLAYONLINE.

Thinking about the last 12 months, how often, if at all, has your family’s gambling led to any of the following things?

Grid question. Single-code per row

GC_FAMGAMFOOD Stopped you from having enough food (food at home or money on school canteen card and/or account).
GC_FAMGAMPAY Helped your family to pay for other things or activities for example holidays, trips, clubs.
GC_FAMLEDTME Your parents or guardians having less time to spend with you.
GC_FAMLEDARG More arguments or tension at home.

Columns:

  1. Never.
  2. Rarely.
  3. Sometimes.
  4. Often.
  5. All the time.
  6. Do not know.
  7. Prefer not to say.

ASK ALL WHO SAY ‘YES’ CODE 1 AT GC_FAMGAM.

GC_NEWFELTBADFAM

In the past 12 months how often, if at all, would you say that gambling among your family members and/or people you live with has made you feel...

GC_NEWFELTBADFAMSAD Sad.
GC_NEWFELTBADFAMWOR Worried.

Single-code

  1. Never.
  2. Rarely.
  3. Sometimes.
  4. Often.
  5. All the time.
  6. Do not know.
  7. Prefer not to say.

ASK ALL.

GC_INGAMEAWARE

When playing video games (for example Roblox, Fortnite, FIFA and/or EA Sports FC, Call of Duty, GTA, Minecraft or Block Blast) you can collect in-game items (for example skins, clothes, weapons, accessories, players).

The following list shows some different things that it is possible to do with in-game items.

Which, if any, of these were you aware of before today?

NEW INSTRUCTION: Grid question. Rotate codes 1 to 6. Single Code on each line

  1. Buying virtual items with in-game money without spending real money. This is when you use in-game money to get things like new looks for your character, clothes, weapons, or new players.
  2. Buying virtual items in games with your own money (for example pocket money, gift cards) or your parents and/or carers’ money: This is when you use real money to get things like new looks for your character, clothes, weapons, or new players.
  3. Opening virtual loot boxes or surprise boxes with in-game money: This is when you spend in-game money to open boxes or packs that have surprise items inside.
  4. Opening virtual loot boxes or surprise boxes with your own money (for example pocket money, gift cards) or your parents and/or carers’ money: This is when you spend real money to open boxes or packs that have surprise items inside.
  5. Paying to play casino games in an in-game casino (for example a GTA Casino): This is when you use your in-game money to play casino games like roulette or blackjack to win more in-game money.
  6. Betting with in-game items on websites outside of the game you are playing.

Columns:

  1. Aware.
  2. Not aware.
  3. Do not know.
  4. Prefer not to say.

ASK ALL WHO SELECTED AWARE AT ANY CODE 1-6 STATEMENTS AT GC_INGAMEAWARE. OTHERS GO TO GC_ADAWARE.

GC_INGAMEUSED

Which, if any, of the following have you personally done?

Multi-code 1 to 6. Single Code 7 to 9

NEW INSTRUCTION: Rotate codes 1 to 3

  1. Bought virtual items with in-game money without spending any real money.
  2. Bought virtual items in games with your own money (for example pocket money, gift cards) or your parent and/or carers’ money.
  3. Opened virtual loot boxes or surprise boxes with in-game money.
  4. Opened virtual loot boxes or surprise boxes with your own money.
  5. Paid to play casino games in an in-game casino.
  6. Bet with in-game items on websites outside of the game you are playing.
  7. None of these.
  8. Do not know.
  9. Prefer not to say.

ASK ALL WHO CODED 2 and 4 AT GC_INGAMEUSED, OTHERS GO TO GC_ADAWARE.

GC_PAY

You said that you have bought virtual items in games with your own money. How did you pay for these items?

Grid question. Multi-code

Rotate options 1 to 4

Rows:

  1. Using money from my own bank account.
  2. Using money from someone else’s bank account.
  3. Gift card.
  4. Virtual currency obtained without spending any money (for example coins or tokens earned in the game).
  5. Virtual currency bought with money.
  6. Other (please specify) [INSERT TEXT BOX].
  7. Do not know.
  8. Prefer not to say.

ASK ALL.

GC_ADAWARE

Have you seen or heard adverts or promotion about gambling in any of the following places?

Remember, 'gambling’ includes things like buying Lottery tickets, scratchcards, playing on fruit or slot machines, bingo, betting on sports and online gambling.

Grid question. Single-code per row

Rotate rows 1 to 9 ONLY. CODES 10 TO 11 ALWAYS ANCHORED AT THE BOTTOM.

Rows:

  1. GC_ADTV On TV.
  2. GC_ADRAD On the radio.
  3. GC_PODCAST On a podcast.
  4. GC_ADEVE At a sports event (for example at football stadiums or on players’ shirts or around the pitch).
  5. GC_ADNPAPER In newspapers or magazines.
  6. GC_ADPOSTER On posters and/or billboards.
  7. GC_ADAPP On an app.
  8. GC_ADSMEDIA On social media (including Snapchat, Facebook, X or Twitter, Instagram, TikTok).
  9. GC_ADLIVE On live streaming or video sharing platforms (including Twitch, YouTube, TikTok).
  10. GC_ADOTHER On another website.

Columns:

  1. Yes.
  2. No.
  3. Do not know.
  4. Prefer not to say.

ASK ALL WHO CODED YES TO EACH STATEMENT AT GC_ADAWARE AND REPEAT FOR EACH STATEMENT. OTHERS GO TO GC_SOCIALMED.

GC_ADFREQ

And how often, do you see or hear adverts or promotion about gambling in the following places?

Grid question. Single-code per row

Rows: INSERT LIST FROM GC_ADAWARE.

Columns:

  1. Daily.
  2. More than once a week.
  3. Once a week.
  4. A few times a month.
  5. Once a month or less often.
  6. Do not know.
  7. Prefer not to say.

ASK ALL WHO CODED YES TO AT LEAST ONE STATEMENT AT GC_ADAWARE.

GC_ADSPEND

Have adverts or promotion about gambling ever prompted you to spend money on gambling when you were not otherwise planning to?

Single-code

  1. Yes.
  2. No.
  3. Do not know.
  4. Prefer not to say.

ASK ALL.

GC_SOCIALMED

Do you follow any gambling related content on social media or streaming platforms? This includes all gambling companies, betting, bingo and lottery activities and gamblers who stream their gambling or provide content about it.

Multi-code

NEW INSTRUCTION: Rotate rows 1 to 5.

  1. Yes, on Instagram.
  2. Yes, on Snapchat.
  3. Yes on TikTok.
  4. Yes, on Facebook.
  5. Yes, on X and/or Twitter and/or Bluesky.
  6. Yes, on YouTube.
  7. Yes, on Twitch.
  8. Yes, on another social media platform (PLEASE WRITE IN).
  9. No, I do not follow any gambling companies on social media and/or streaming platforms EXCLUSIVE.
  10. No, I do not use social media and/or streaming platforms EXCLUSIVE.
  11. Do not know and/or cannot remember EXCLUSIVE.
  12. Prefer not to say.

ASK ALL WHO CODED 1 TO 8 AT GC_SOCIALMED. OTHERS GO TO GC ACTIVITY.

GC_INFLUENCER

You said that you follow gambling related content on social media or streaming platforms. Have any influencers, creators, or streamers you follow advertised gambling content to you?

Single-code

  1. Yes.
  2. No.
  3. Do not know.
  4. Prefer not to say.

ASK ALL.

GC_ACTIVITY

Please look at the following list and for each activity, select when, if ever, you have done this. Remember that nobody will see your answers. Your answers are CONFIDENTIAL.

Grid question. Single-code per row

NEW INSTRUCTION: Rotate rows 1 to 4.

Rows:

GC_ACTIVITYALC Drunk an alcoholic drink.
GC_ACTIVITYDRG Taken illegal drugs (including cannabis).
GC_ACTIVITYCIG Smoked a tobacco cigarette.
GC_ACTIVITYECIG Used an e-cigarette and/or vape.

Columns:

  1. In the last 7 days.
  2. In the last 4 weeks.
  3. In the last 12 months.
  4. Longer than 12 months ago.
  5. Never.
  6. Do not know.
  7. Prefer not to say.

ASK ALL.

GC_ATTGAM

Thinking about gambling for money, how strongly do you agree or disagree with the statements below?

Remember, 'gambling’ includes things like buying Lottery tickets, placing a private bet, playing cards for money and playing on fruit machines.

Grid question. Single-code per row

Rows:

GC_ATTINF I feel well informed about the risks of gambling.
GC_ATTSPOKEN People have spoken to me about the potential problems that gambling can lead to.

Columns:

  1. Strongly agree.
  2. Agree.
  3. Neither agree nor disagree.
  4. Disagree.
  5. Strongly disagree.
  6. Do not know.
  7. Prefer not to say.

ASK ALL.

GC_RISK

How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

I consider myself a risk-taker.

I like the feeling that comes with taking risks.

Columns:

  1. Strongly agree.
  2. Agree.
  3. Neither agree nor disagree.
  4. Disagree.
  5. Strongly disagree.
  6. Do not know.
  7. Prefer not to say.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

If you think you or anyone in your family or friends may have a problem with any kind of gambling, please do not feel bad about it - this can happen to anyone. If you would like help, GamCare runs a national, confidential freephone helpline on 0808 8020 133.

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