Search interest in online casinos has hit an all-time high in the UK since lockdown began, data show. Google Trends shows gambling has moved online amid the closure of physical gambling venues. This report provides information about gambling behaviour in Great Britain The main aims and objectives of this report were: to describe the prevalence of gambling participation, at-risk gambling and problem gambling and; to explore characteristics associated with gambling participation, at-risk gambling, and problem gambling.

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New research commissioned by Gamble Aware reveals that over half of gamblers in Great Britain say they gambled the same amount as they would normally have done during early lockdown.

The study, undertaken by YouGov earlier this year, shows that 52% of gamblers carried on as normal from March to May.

A total of 41% had gambled less than normal, with 4% stating that they had gambled more often than usual.

Actioned by Gamble Aware, an independent charity that champions a public health approach to preventing gambling harms, the research also shows that 20% of problem gamblers say they gambled more during the period.

Over half of such problem gamblers – those with a Problem Gambling Severity Index score of 8+ – referenced boredom as a reason for their actions.

Overall gambling rates did, however, decline by 10% between October 2019 and May 2020, with the exception of online casino games, which rose from 1.5% to 2.3%.

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“The findings published today show there is a concerning lack of awareness and use of the gambling treatment and services which exist to provide support and care,” said Sian Griffiths, Deputy Chair of GambleAware.

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“While gambling rates seem not to have increased during lockdown, it is alarming that gambling participation amongst those who are gambling is increasing amongst the most vulnerable groups.”