Almost half (46%) of under-35s are gamblers, with 30% saying their habit has increased over the past year, with one in six spending over £75 each month on gambling and one in 12 spending over £100.Īccording to Public Health England, 0.5% of adults in the UK have a problem with gambling right now. What’s more, rising worries about the cost of living have led to gamblers increasing their spending.
Yet despite how widespread gambling has become, studies have shown less than 3% of problem gamblers receive treatment, leaving them open to financial difficulties, negatively impacting careers, relationships, and spiralling debts. Who doesn’t like to think that they’re lucky? Whether it’s picking up a weekly lotto ticket, sneaking a quick scratch card at the checkouts, betting on a race, or using mobile casino apps, over two-fifths of Brits have gambled at least once, spending an average of £135 each year. If you’re worried a habit may have turned into an addiction, it’s never too late to seek help. Around 43% of Brits have gambled in the last year, yet it’s estimated just 3% of problem gamblers get help.
