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UKGC study examines gambling harms affecting families and friends

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A UKGC study based on interviews with 25 adults across Great Britain examined the effects of another person’s gambling over the past year. Participants described financial strain, relationship difficulties and health effects, while the study found that support services largely focus on gamblers. A follow-up report with sector-wide recommendations is due in the coming months.

The findings point to support gaps for people affected by someone else’s gambling, including those using online services.

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Gambling Commission presents UK illegal gambling estimates challenged in report

The Gambling Commission presented new UK illegal-gambling estimates on 5 November 2026, based on survey data collected between April 2025 and April 2026. A report questions the Commission’s description of illegal-market participation as low and stable, citing the newness of the measure, the survey sample and other indicators, including a 12% rise in September 2026 activity against the previous three-month average.

The Gambling Commission, Great Britain's gambling regulator, presented new illegal gambling figures on 5 November. Sue Young, the Commission's executive director of operations, said in the press release that participation in the illegal market appears low and stable on these indicators. The report questions that description.

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