New GambleAware Study Shows Harm Caused by Early Exposure to Gambling

A new study conducted by YouGov for GambleAware reveals the impact of exposure to gambling at a young age. The study took into account interviews of 18,000 participants, who had gamblers around them while growing up.

Simply put, the study highlights how gambling habits of gamblers affect people around them. The study noted that 2 in 3 people who had gambling problems knew someone in their childhood who gambled.

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Here are some important highlights from the study:

“As the lead commissioning charity in Great Britain, we are pleased to publish this year’s landmark Treatment and Support Survey. Gambling harms are a serious public health issue and can affect anyone, including an increasing amount of children and young people,” commented Zoë Osmond, the Chief Executive of GambleAware.

Osmond expressed his concern about the increasing normalization of gambling in the society, as the research shows a link between early exposure and gambling-related harm.

“It is also important to end the stigma associated with gambling, which is acting as a key barrier to those wanting advice and support. We encourage people to come forward and open up the conversation about gambling to put an end to stigma and ensure people get the help they need,” Osmond added.


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