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Bingo Research: Problem gambling in licensed bingo premises

Author: Ipsos MORI Published: july 2016
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Summary

This report by Ipsos MORI examines problem gambling in licensed bingo premises in Great Britain. It was conducted by Ipsos MORI for the Responsible Gambling Trust, using surveys of regular bingo club patrons.

Topics covered

  • demographics and gambling behaviours of bingo club
  • patrons prevalence of problem and risky gambling amongst bingo players
  • motivations for playing bingo and social aspects

Key findings

Problem gambling affects 2.5% of regular bingo club patrons, with a further 27.8% classified as risky gamblers. Rates are higher amongst those who play multiple games in clubs and gamble frequently.
Bingo offers social benefits for many, but operators should focus on identifying at-risk players and providing support, especially to vulnerable groups.

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