Gamstop Online reports a rise in under-25s registering at the end of sixth year
7th February 2025
Gamstop Online has been in the news this week as we released the newest findings from the final half of 2024:
- Since our launch in 2018, over 530,000 UK residents have registered with GAMSTOP – over 1% of the adult population.
- Young people continue to be a growing demographic, as under-25s now account for almost a quarter of new registrants.
- Regional analysis has revealed Hull, Teesside, and Sunderland to be the postcode areas with the highest rate of GAMSTOP uptake.
Gamstop Group CEO Fiona Palmer said: *“Gamstop allows vulnerable consumers to take a break from gambling and we want to raise awareness of the service amongst those who need it most. Our detailed regional data has highlighted the postcodes where self-exclusion has been most widely adopted, and we hope this will help local authorities and other bodies to target appropriate support in the areas where the need is greatest”. *
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Gamstop advocate Adam featured on BBC News
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