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UKGC estimates 1.4 million adults in Britain have gambling problems

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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) estimates that 1.4 million adults in Britain, more than 2.5% of the adult population, have a gambling problem. The commission adopted a revised survey measure after a review by a statistics expert; its earlier method produced an estimate of 0.4%. The Betting & Gaming Council questioned the new figure, citing differences in survey methods.

The revised measure may affect how operators and policymakers assess gambling-related harm in Britain.

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