#problem-gambling

#problem-gambling

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call or visit the Council on Compulsive Gambling: Gamblers Anonymous at 855-2-Call GA or www.gamblersanonymous.org CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV or WY - Call 1-800-GAMBLER AZ- Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP IA - Call 1-800-BETS-OFF KS, NV - Call 1-800-522-4700 KY - Call 1-800 GAMBLER, 18+ MI - Call 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help

An estimated 1.4 million adults in Great Britain have a gambling problem, according to landmark figures released days after the chancellor hinted at increasing taxes on the 11.5bn industry. The Gambling Commission's annual survey found that 2.7% of adults scored 8 or above on the problem gambling severity index, a widely accepted measure analysing negative consequences of betting. In previous years, the watchdog had warned against extrapolating that percentage to the general population.