Only about 6% of people experiencing problems with gambling are reported to seek help from problem gambling services, according to this study. People experiencing problems with their gambling often do not seek professional help until a ‘crisis’ occurs — financial ruin, relationship break down, court charges or attempted suicide — or when they hit ‘rock bottom. Another reason why problem gamblers are afraid to get help is because two of of three have done something illegal to obtain the money to feed their addiction.
US study examined more than 700,000 online gamblers and only 4% made money from online betting
February 17, 2025
In a first-of-its-kind study from the University of California San Diego Rady School of Management, researchers have identified comprehensive insights