Problem Gambling Seven Times More Common on Illegal Sites, UK Regulator Finds

People using illegal gambling websites in Britain are more than seven times as likely to show signs of problem gambling compared to players on licensed sites, according to new research from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). Gambling Commission research suggested that problem gambling is more prevalent among users of unlicensed websites. (Image: UKGC) The regulator found that 45% of players on illegal gambling websites scored eight or higher on the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). That compared with just 6% of gamblers using licensed websites.