A quarter of UK student gamblers may be experiencing harm and half said betting has affected their university experience, a study has found.
The survey of 2,003 students at UK universities was conducted in December and found that 71% had gambled in the last 12 months.
Of these, 28% were found to be at “moderate risk” and 24% exhibited “problem gambling” behaviour.
Half of respondents said gambling had impacted their university experience, with 13% having trouble paying for food, 10% missing lectures and tutorials, 10% admitting betting affected their assignments and grades, and 9% struggling to pay bills or for accommodation.
Participants were quizzed on their gambling habits, spending, influences, impacts, sources of funds and help-seeking.
