British Gambling Prevalence Survey 2010
The 2010 survey was commissioned by the Gambling Commission. Over 7000 adults aged over 16 took part.
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Key findings from 2010 include:
More people are gambling than before; in 2007 68% of the population gambled increasing to 73% in 2010.
Most people who gamble do so because it's fun and for the chance of winning 'big money'.
The largest increase in gambling occurred among women, where rates have increased from 65% in 2007 to 71% in 2010.
Men are still more likely than women to gamble, but more women than before buy scratchcards (25%), take part in other lotteries (25%), play slot machines (10%) and gamble online on bingo, casino or slot machine style games (4%).
Attitudes towards gambling are changing and whilst generally negative, they are significantly more positive than previously.
Most people think gambling is harmful, but that people have a right to gamble if they want to and reject the idea of prohibition.
In 2010, between 0.7% - 0.9% of adults aged 16 and over were 'problem' gamblers.
Around 7% of adults are at-risk of experiencing problems with their gambling.
3.5 million adults are showing some signs of difficulties with their gambling. These people are either problem gamblers or at risk of experiencing problems with their gambling.
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