UKGC says new survey questions will examine wider gambling harms
The UK Gambling Commission said new questions in its Gambling Survey for Great Britain will examine impacts beyond those measured by the Problem Gambling Severity Index. Head of Research Laura Balla said the survey will distinguish more severe outcomes, including bankruptcy, relationship breakdown and crime, from other negative consequences. The commission plans to consult its Lived Experience Advisory Panel before publishing the first annual report.
The survey’s broader measures could inform regulatory assessment of gambling-related impacts and consumer protection.