This report presents findings from the Gambling Survey for Great Britain (data from 2024) related to various forms of gambling and their connection with adverse consequences in higher risk demographic groups. Previous analysis of the data found that adverse consequences were most prevalent among males, younger participants, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, and people living in lower income households. This analysis examined whether these groups experienced increase adverse consequences due to the types of gambling they engaged in.
Participation in casino game gambling, slots, and online instant-win gambling contributed to a higher likelihood adverse consequences in higher risk groups. This was especially the case for the elevated risk observed among men. However, these products only partly explained higher adverse consequences among younger adults, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, and people living in lower-income households. More research is needed to determine what other factors may play a role for these groups, for example, financial pressure, stigma, and barriers to support.
