Does the Isle of Man have a gambling problem?

Wednesday, 3 October 2012 at 01:00

The results of the Isle of Man’s first gambling study will be published tomorrow.

In January 4000 gambling prevalence surveys were sent to random households on the Island – the first time a study like this has been attempted.

Almost 2,000 people returned them confidentially, offering their views and attitudes towards the pastime.

GamCare will present the results at a public lecture which members of the public are welcome to attend at 6pm at Keyll Darree.

Support worker Lynsey Smart explains why the exercise needed to be conducted:

(PLAY AUDIO ABOVE)

More from Isle of Man News

Yacht club worries over lifeboat retirement

A yacht club based in the south of the Island says it has reservations about Port St Mary losing one of its lifeboats.
One nuisance cyclist ticketed in more than three years

Douglas Council says it's had 13 complaints about cyclists in almost four years.
New ministerial post created by chief minister

The Isle of Man has a new ministerial job - and a minister to go with it.
Huge floating book fair to arrive in Douglas next month

The world's largest floating bookshop will be in Douglas for almost a fortnight next month.
Stay safe for Hop Tu Naa tonight

Police are asking trick or treaters to make sure they can be seen tonight.
Special Olympics fundraiser needs you

A organisation for athletes with learning disabilities has raised more than £17,000 to compete at a global competition in Chile next year.
Peel ready for bonfire and fireworks later

Peel kicks off the Island's bonfire night fun tonight with its fireworks display.
Government: "UK never told us about child murderer"

The government says it'll write to the UK demanding to know how a convicted child murderer ended up living on the Isle of Man.