Fear over numbers of young problem gamblers
GAMBLING is on the rise across Britain, with almost three-quarters of adults taking part in some form in the past year, a new survey has found.
The report from the Gambling Commission found that 73% of the adult population gambled – up from 68% in 2007 and marking a return to levels last seen in 1999.
The British Gambling Prevalence survey, which interviewed 7756 adults over 16 in Scotland, England and Wales, also suggests an increase in the number of problem gamblers to 0.9%, compared to 0.6% in 2007.
It also found those falling into this category were most likely to be younger males who smoked, with parents who had also experienced gambling problems.
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