Research and studies
Key statistics on gambling participation, self-exclusion and help-seeking, the milestones of national regulation, and the full studies available for download.
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Gambling in numbers
Headline figures from the latest national prevalence survey. All values are placeholders to be replaced with the most recent published data.
Persons registered in the excluded-players register
The national self-exclusion register has grown steadily since its introduction. Most entries are voluntary; the rest follow automatically from law (for example for persons in insolvency or receiving certain benefits).
- [XXX 000] persons registered
- Total entries in the register as of the last published quarter.
- [XX %] voluntary entries
- Share of players who asked for exclusion themselves.
- One entry, every operator
- Registration blocks play at all licensed operators at once — see gaming limits.
How many people used the helpline
The free helpline and online counselling are often the first step towards help — for players and relatives alike.
Need to talk now? See support and help.
Timeline: how regulation evolved
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[Year]
New gambling act takes effect: national licensing, age verification and binding limits become mandatory.
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[Year]
The national self-exclusion register launches; one entry blocks every licensed operator.
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[Year]
The panic button — instant 48-hour exclusion — becomes compulsory on all licensed sites.
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[Year]
Behavioural risk-detection duties and annual responsible-gaming reporting are introduced.
Research and studies for download
- Annual report on the gambling market and player protection [year]
- Report on the unlicensed gambling market and its risks
- National prevalence study: gambling participation and risk levels
- Evaluation of deposit limits and their effect on player behaviour