The 'British Gambling Prevalence Survey 2007', conducted by the United Kingdom Gambling Commission, found approximately 0.6 percent of the adult population had problem gambling issues—the same percentage as in 1999. British Gambling Prevalence Survey Aim. The British Gambling Prevalence Survey looks at participation in all forms of gambling, from the National Lottery to casinos. It estimates the level of problem gambling in Britain and since 2007 has provided information about what people think about gambling.
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