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Gambling Statistics

Gambling is becoming an increasing part of British society. The mixture of the ease of mobile gambling and the increase in gambling advertisements has led to it being a significant problem.

430,000

Within the UK, there are 430,000 problem gamblers, with a further 2 million ‘at risk’ [1](The Gambling Commission., 2015)

50%

50% of gambling addicts have suicidal thoughts [2](Moghaddam et al, 2015)

40-60%

40-60% of problem gamblers struggle with an anxiety disorder [3](Lorraines et al., 2011; Rizeanu., 2018)