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ANJ study links multichannel scratchcard play with higher gambling risks

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Source: ANJ (France)

France’s ANJ said a study it commissioned found stronger risks of excessive gambling and related harm among scratchcard players using both retail and online channels, especially those who mainly played online. The study also found more intensive play and higher risk among those buying tickets priced at €3 or more; 20 million people wagered €10.7bn on scratchcards in 2024, the regulator said.

The findings may inform ANJ oversight and harm-prevention measures for retail and digital scratchcards.

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