The German Gambling Survey 2025 found that 36.4% of adults reported paid gambling in the previous year, a level that has remained stable since 2021. It classified 2.2% as having gambling disorder under DSM-5 criteria and a further 5.5% as at risk.
Participation and reported risk levels provide German operators and regulators evidence for assessing gambling activity.
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A survey of 5,015 Brazilian adults conducted from 17 to 22 September found that 75% supported banning online betting, according to the survey results. The poll also found 79% favoured limits on betting advertising and 84% supported higher taxes; the government is considering three possible regulatory measures, including a full ban.
It was reported that UKGC’s Gambling Survey for Great Britain showed broadly stable gambling participation. Its findings indicated lower participation among people aged 18–24.
A Morning Consult survey commissioned by Gambling Is Not Investing found that 81% of 15,029 US adults surveyed from 17 to 22 March viewed trading on sports outcomes through prediction markets as betting. The report said a similar share supported state gaming rules for those products, while 77% were concerned about access for users aged 18 and potential gambling-related harm.
La Pampa’s government said 23% of school-age young people in the province reported gambling online or in person during the past year. The figure was cited by mental health undersecretary Martín Malgá as the province presented a plan implementing its recently enacted Mental Health Emergency Law.
A Meio/Ideia telephone survey released on 6 May found that 25% of 1,500 respondents had bet online in the previous 30 days. The poll reported that 59% believed online betting contributes to household debt, while 44% supported a total ban and 33% favoured allowing betting while prohibiting its advertising.