GambleAware sounds alarm on household exposure to problem gambling   

GambleAware has raised concerns that up to 1.65 million children are growing up in households where an adult is experiencing gambling problems.

The figure is estimated based on new YouGov data from the “Annual GB Treatment and Support Survey 2023,” commissioned by GambleAware.

The survey continues YouGov’s research on behalf of GambleAware, conducted since 2019, to explore the usage of, and reported demand for, advice, support, and treatment among those who gamble and those affected by another’s gambling.

GambleAware considers the survey’s research and insights critical for its organisation to identify gaps and needs within all forms of treatment support services for those experiencing gambling harms and to examine wider impacts.

Of particular significance, YouGov’s 2023 survey provides “first-of-its-kind data” on the legacy harms of gambling among those who have suffered from problem gambling.

Legacy harms are detailed as a key research area, as the survey reports that 7% of the ..