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Annual GB Treatment and Support Survey 2020

Author: B. Gunstone, K. Gosschalk, O. Joyner & A. Diaconu Published: March 2021
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Summary

This report by YouGov, commissioned by GambleAware, examines gambling behaviour and demand for treatment and support in Great Britain in 2020, based on a survey of nearly 19,000 adults.

Topics covered

  • gambling participation and prevalence of harmful gambling
  • usage of and demand for treatment and support services
  • impacts on people affected by other people's gambling

Key findings

The report found overall gambling participation decreased from 2019 to 2020, likely due to COVID-19 restrictions, though online gambling increased. 
There remains substantial demand for treatment and support, especially amongst problem gamblers, but barriers like stigma persist. Remote support options gained importance, though some prefer face-to-face help.

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