Results: Gambling Addiction
Published on 10/22/2021
It’s hard to talk about because most people are ashamed to speak about it but it’s quite common.
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1.
1.
Do you or someone you know had/have a gambling addiction? Yes
17%
413 votes
No
68%
1622 votes
I rather not say
3%
60 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
12 votes
Not Applicable
13%
313 votes
2.
2.
What type of gambling addiction was/is it? Race Track
4%
87 votes
Sports Betting
4%
97 votes
Lottery
6%
154 votes
Pull Tabs
2%
43 votes
Scratch Offs
5%
115 votes
Slots
9%
212 votes
Black Jack
3%
72 votes
Texas Hold 'Em
2%
44 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
32 votes
Not Applicable
77%
1844 votes
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3.
At what age did the gambling start? 0-18 years old
3%
79 votes
19-30 years old
9%
208 votes
31-55 years old
8%
187 votes
56-70 years old
4%
87 votes
81-100 years old
0%
9 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
21 votes
Not Applicable
76%
1828 votes
71-80 years old
1%
12 votes
4.
4.
Why did/do you or someone you know gamble? It's Fun
14%
338 votes
Something to do
8%
196 votes
The potential profit (money)
16%
384 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
31 votes
Not Applicable
70%
1689 votes
5.
5.
As of today, what is the outcome of the gambling addiction? Still love gambling
8%
184 votes
In recovery/getting help
3%
65 votes
Bankrupt
4%
87 votes
Lost a lot of money but can't stop
6%
138 votes
Learned from mistakes and turned life around
4%
107 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
35 votes
Not Applicable
78%
1866 votes
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