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27% Gamble Harm Risk Sparks Call for Ad Regulations

9/11/2025

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  • The Treatment and Support Survey reveals a 27% risk of gambling harm among gamblers participating in prize draws like Omaze and McDonald’s Monopoly.
  • Since 2020, the demand for gambling treatment has nearly doubled, with 30% of at-risk adults seeking assistance.
  • Problem gambling rates rose from 2.4% in 2020 to 3.8% in 2024.
  • About 4.3 million adults are impacted by others' gambling, with around two million children living with affected adults.
  • GambleAware advocates for stricter gambling advertising regulations, with 91% supporting a TV ad ban and 90% favoring a social media ban.