Decreasing trend in adults gambling in Northern Ireland
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New official statistics published today by NISRA statisticians in the Department for Communities present results from the 2024 Northern Ireland Gambling Prevalence Survey.
Key findings
• In 2024, 57% of adults said they had gambled in the last 12 months, compared to 67% in 2016 and 80% in 2010.
• In 2024 47% of adults gambled in person in the previous 12 months, while 23% had gambled online.
• ‘Tickets for National Lottery draws’ was the most popular gambling type in 2024 with 35% of adults reporting that they had purchased tickets in the last 12 months.
• 88% of adults were considered to be a ‘non-problem gambler’ based on their Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) score in 2024, however, 3% were considered to be a ‘problem gambler’.
About the publication
The full report provides analysis of
• Gambling participation
• Method of gambling: in person and online
• Types of gambling
• At-risk and problem gambling
• Attitudes to gambling
Further Information
Read the full report: Prevalence of gambling in Northern Ireland 2024