Young People and Gambling 2020 - Questionnaire
Source: data.gov.uk (2022-01-27)

Young People and Gambling Survey. The survey explores young people’s attitudes towards gambling and
their participation in different types of gambling activities, designed to provide a means of tracking these perceptions and behaviours over time.

GAMBLING COMMISSION (Section D – England, 
Scotland and Wales) 
Banner: Activities at school and in your free time  
 
GC_SCRNINTRO 
The next few questions are about activities you might have taken part in.  Remember, everything 
you tell us is confidential; no one at school will see your answers.  
 
ASK ALL 
GC_GAMSPEND  
Have you spent any of YOUR money on any of the following activities? If yes, when did you last 
spend money on that activity? Was it… in the last 7 days, last 4 weeks, last 12 months, or more 
than 12 months ago? 
Grid question. Single-code per row. Do not rotate rows or scale. 
Rows: 
1 
Lotto (the main National Lottery draw)  
2 
National Lottery Scratchcards which you bought in a shop (not free Scratchcards) 
3 
National Lottery instant win games on the internet (e.g. National Lottery 
Gamestore) 
4 
Any other National Lottery games (e.g. EuroMillions, Thunderball, HotPicks, Set 
For Life) 
 
5 
Other Lotteries (e.g. The Health Lottery, People’s Postcode Lottery, or other 
smaller lotteries) 
 
6 
Fruit or slot machines (e.g. at an arcade, pub or social club) 
 
7 
Placing a private bet for money (e.g. with friends or family) 
 
8 
Playing cards for money (e.g. with friends or family) 
 
9 
Bingo at a bingo club 
 
10 
Bingo at somewhere other than a bingo club (e.g. social club, holiday park, etc.)  
11 
Personally visiting a betting shop to play gaming machines  
 
 
 
12 
Personally placing a bet at a betting shop (e.g. on football, dog racing or horse 
racing)  
13 
Personally visiting a casino to play casino games  (by this we mean a proper 
casino with roulette tables) 
 
14 
Gambling websites/apps where you can win real money (e.g. poker, casinos, 
bingo, betting on sport or racing)  
 
15 
Any other gambling  
 
Columns: 
A. Yes – in the last 7 days 
B. Yes – in the last 4 weeks 
C. Yes – in the last 12 months 

D. Yes – more than 12 months ago 
E. No, never 
 
ASK ALL WHO SAID ‘YES’ (GAMBLED AT ANY TIME A-D) AT CODE 15  
GC-GAMFIRSTANY You ticked ‘Any other gambling’ at the last question, can you tell us what type 
of gambling activity that was? 
INSERT TEXT BOX 
 
 
 
GC_SCRNGAMBACT 
The activities listed below when played for money are generally considered to be gambling. 
When answering questions about “gambling” in the questionnaire, please remember that all 
these types of activities count as gambling. 
Lotto (the main National Lottery draw)  
National Lottery Scratchcards which you bought in a shop (not free Scratchcards) 
 
National Lottery instant win games on the internet (e.g. National Lottery Gamestore) 
Any other National Lottery games (e.g. EuroMillions, Thunderball, HotPicks, Set For Life)  
Other Lotteries (e.g. The Health Lottery, People’s Postcode Lottery, or other smaller 
lotteries) 
 
Fruit or slot machines (e.g. at an arcade, pub or social club) 
 
Placing a private bet for money (e.g. with friends or family) 
 
Playing cards for money (e.g. with friends or family) 
 
Bingo at a bingo club 
 
Bingo at somewhere other than a bingo club (e.g. social club, holiday park, etc.)  
Personally visiting a betting shop to play gaming machines  
 
 
Personally placing a bet at a betting shop (e.g. on football, dog racing or horse racing) 
 
Personally visiting a casino to play casino games (by this we mean a proper casino with 
roulette tables)  
Gambling websites/apps where you can win real money (e.g. poker, casinos, bingo, 
betting on sport or racing)  
 
 
 
 
ASK ALL WHO HAVE NEVER GAMBLED – DID NOT CODE A-D FOR ANY ACTIVITY AT GC_GAMSPEND 
GC_NEVER  
You have said you have never spent your money on gambling.  Why don’t you gamble? 
 
Remember, 'gambling’ includes things like buying Lottery tickets, scratchcards, placing a private bet, 
playing cards for money and playing on fruit or slot machines.  Click here for a reminder of what 
gambling includes.  
 
Multi-code 
NEW INSTRUCTION: Rotate codes 1-9. 

1. Because I am not likely to win money 
2. Because I will lose more than I will win  
3. It’s not something I’m interested in  
4. I don’t know enough about these gambling games 
5. My parents would not want me/allow me to  
6. I don’t want to play with real money/I would rather play free games 
7. It’s illegal/I’m too young to do this  
8. Because it might lead to future problems   
9. I don’t agree with gambling/ it is not right 
10. It is against my religion  
11. Other: [Insert open text box] 
12. Don’t know EXCLUSIVE 
 
ASK ALL WHO CODED ANY ACTIVITY (NEEDS TO BE A-D) AT GC_GAMSPEND 
GC_LASTWHO  
Thinking about the last time you spent your money on gambling, who were you with? Remember, 
'gambling’ includes things like buying Lottery tickets, placing a private bet, playing cards for money 
and playing on fruit machines 
Multi-code 
1. Parent(s) or guardian(s) 
2. Brother(s) or sister(s) aged 16 or over 
3. Brother(s) or sister(s) aged 15 or younger 
4. Other relative(s) 
5. Friend(s) aged 16 or over  
6. Friend(s) aged 15 or younger 
7. Other [Insert open text box] 
8. None of the above, I was alone EXCLUSIVE 
9. Don’t know EXCLUSIVE 
10. Prefer not to  say EXCLUSIVE 
 
ASK ALL WHO CODED 5-15 ACTIVITY A-C AT GC_GAMSPEND 
GC_SPENDWHY  
Thinking about when you have spent your money on (TEXTFILL FROM GC_GAMSPEND FOR EACH 
ACTIVITY (5-15) CODED A-C), in the past 12 months, why did you do this?   
Multi-code 
NEW INSTRUCTION: Rotate codes 1-12. 
1 
To try to win money 
2 
Because I am likely to win money 
3 
Because I will win more than I will lose 
4 
Because it helps me/cheers me up when I feel depressed, nervous or in a bad mood 
5 
To get a buzz/ because it is exciting 
6 
Because it’s something my friends do / I don’t want to feel left out 
7 
Because it’s something my parents/guardians do 
8 
Because it’s something my brothers or sisters do 
9 
Because it’s fun 

10 
Because it’s cool  
11 
It gives me something to do          
12 
Because I like to take risks   
13 
Other (PLEASE WRITE IN)[Insert open text box] 
14 
Don’t know EXCLUSIVE 
15  
Prefer not to say EXCLUSIVE 
 
ASK ALL WHO CODED A AT GC_GAMSPEND 
GC_SPEND 
How much of your money did you spend on the following in the past 7 days in total? 
 
 (NEW INSTRUCTION: TEXTFILL FROM GC_GAMSPEND – FOR ALL MENTIONS AT CODED A INCLUDE 
THE TEXT HERE – GROUPING RESPONSES TOGETHER RATHER THAN REPEATING).  
 
Single-code. Do not rotate list. 
1 
£0.01-£1.99 
2 
£2.00-£2.99 
3 
£3.00-£4.99 
4 
£5.00-£6.99 
5 
£7.00-£9.99 
6 
£10.00-£14.99 
7 
£15.00-£19.99 
8 
£20.00-£29.99 
9 
£30.00-£39.99 
10 
£40.00-£49.99 
11 
£50.00-£59.99 
12 
£60.00-£99.99 
13 
£100.00 or more 
14 
Don’t know / can’t remember 
15 
Prefer not to say 
 
ASK ALL 
GC_STOPPED  
Thinking about gambling for money, have you ever been stopped from gambling because you 
were too young?  Remember, 'gambling’ includes things like buying Lottery tickets, scratchcards, 
placing a private bet, playing cards for money and playing on fruit or slot machines.  Click here for a 
reminder of what gambling includes.  
 
Single-code 
1. Yes 
2. No 
3. Don’t know 
4. I have never tried to gamble for money 
5. Prefer not to say 
 

 
 
ASK ALL WHO CODED YES (A-D) AT OPTIONS 1, 2, AND/OR 4 AT GC_GAMSPEND  
GC_HANDED  
The last time you bought (TEXTFILL FROM GC_GAMSPEND INCLUDING ALL ACTIVITIES CODED A-D 
AT 1, 2 AND/OR 4) (TEXTFILL OF ‘TICKETS’ IF CODED 1 AT GAMSPEND), who actually  paid for them 
at the till? 
Single-code 
1. Me 
2. My parents 
3. My older brother/sister 
4. My younger brother/sister 
5. A friend 
6. Someone else 
7. Can’t remember 
8. Not applicable – I bought the ticket online/using an app  
9. Prefer not to say 
 
ASK ALL WHO CODED YES (A-D) AT OPTIONS 1 AND/OR 4 AT GC_GAMSPEND 
GC_NLTICWHY 
You mentioned that you have spent your money on National Lottery tickets (e.g. Lotto,  
EuroMillions, Set For Life, Thunderball, HotPicks).  Which, if any of the following are reasons why 
you choose to do this? 
Multi-code 
NEW INSTRUCTION: Rotate codes 1-14. 
1 
I have a chance to win a jackpot or big prize 
2 
It’s fun to play 
3 
The games are simple to play 
4 
Good chance of winning something (even if not a big prize or jackpot) 
5 
Lots of people seem to win something 
6 
Money goes to good causes 
7 
My parents/other family members play 
8 
My friends play 
9 
I have seen advertising for these games 
10 
It is easy to play online  
11 
It is easy to play in a shop 
12 
Iplay regularly/ out of habit 
13 
You can win a little amount often 
14 
There are a wide variety of games to play 
15 
My family encouraged me to play  
16 
The anticipation of finding out if I have won  
17 
I was feeling lucky 
18 
I’m 16 and allowed to play 
19 
No real reason – I bought a ticket on impulse 
20 
Other: [Insert open text box] 

21 
Don’t know/Can’t remember EXCLUSIVE 
22 
Prefer not to say 
 
 
 
 
ASK ALL WHO CODED YES (A-D) AT OPTIONS 2 AND/OR 3 AT GC_GAMSPEND 
GC_NLCARDINSTANTWHY  
You mentioned that you have spent your money on National Lottery scratchcards or instant win 
games on the internet. Which, if any of the following are reasons why you choose to do this? 
Multi-code 
NEW INSTRUCTION: Rotate codes 1-19. 
1 
I have a chance to win a big prize 
2 
It’s fun to play 
3 
The games are simple to play 
4 
Good chance of winning something (even if not a big prize) 
5 
Lots of people seem to win something 
6 
Money goes to good causes 
7 
My parents/other family members play 
8 
My friends play/it’s a popular thing to do with my friends 
9 
I have seen advertising for these games 
10 
It is easy to play online  
11 
It is easy to play in a shop 
12 
It’s a habit to play regularly 
13 
Y 
14 
There are a wide variety of games to play 
15 
You know if you have won instantly 
16 
The games look  appealing 
17 
It’s easier to play than other types of gambling 
18 
My family encouraged me to play 
19 
I enjoy scratching off the card to see if I have won 
20 
I’m 16 and allowed to play  
21 
I was feeling lucky 
22 
No real reason – I bought on impulse 
23 
Other: [Insert open text box] 
24 
Don’t know/Can’t remember 
25 
Prefer not to say 
 
ASK ALL WHO CODED YES (A-D) AT OPTION 6 AT GC_GAMSPEND 
GC_FRUITWHERE  
Thinking back to the last time you spent your own money on fruit or slot machines, where were 
you? 
Single-code 

NEW INSTRUCTION: Rotate codes 1-7. 
1 
In a pub 
2 
In a social club 
3 
A family arcade 
4 
An adults-only arcade 
5 
A bingo hall 
6 
A casino 
7 
A holiday park 
8 
Somewhere else (type in answer below) [Insert open text box] 
9 
Don’t know/ Can’t remember EXCLUSIVE 
 
 
SHOW SCREEN TO ALL GAMBLERS (CODED A-D AT GAMSPEND) 
 
GC_SCRNREM1 
Remember, 'gambling’ includes things like buying Lottery tickets, scratchcards, placing a private bet, 
playing cards for money and playing on fruit or slot machines.  Click here for a reminder of what 
gambling includes.  
 
ASK ALL WHO CODED A-C AT GC_GAMSPEND 
GC_PREOCC  
In the past 12 months how often have you found yourself thinking about gambling or planning to 
gamble? 
Single-code 
1. Never 
2. Once or twice 
3. Sometimes 
4. Often 
5. Prefer not to say 
 
ASK ALL WHO CODED A-C AT GC_GAMSPEND 
GC_ESCAPE 
In the past 12 months how often have you gambled to help you escape from problems or when 
you are feeling bad? 
Single-code 
1. Never 
2. Once or twice 
3. Sometimes 
4. Often 
5. Prefer not to say 
ASK ALL WHO CODED A-C AT GC_GAMSPEND 
GC_WITHD 
In the past 12 months have you felt bad or fed up when trying to cut down on gambling? 
Single-code 
1. Never feel bad about trying to cut down 

2. Once or twice 
3. Sometimes 
4. Often 
5. Never try to cut down 
6. Prefer not to say 
 
ASK ALL WHO CODED A-C AT GC_GAMSPEND 
GC_TOLERNCE  
In the past 12 months have you needed to gamble with more and more money to get the amount 
of excitement you want? 
Single-code 
1. Never 
2. Once or twice 
3. Sometimes 
4. Often 
5. Prefer not to say 
 
ASK ALL WHO CODED A-C AT GC_GAMSPEND 
GC_ LOSSCON  
In the past 12 months have you ever spent much more than you planned to on gambling? 
Single-code 
1. Never 
2. Once or twice 
3. Sometimes 
4. Often 
5. Prefer not to say 
 
ASK ALL WHO CODED A-C AT GC_GAMSPEND 
GC_ILLEGAL  
In the past 12 months have you ever taken money from any of the following without permission to 
spend on gambling? 
Multi-code 
1. I have never taken money without permission to spend on gambling EXCLUSIVE 
2. Dinner money or fare money 
3. Money from family 
4. Money from things you have sold 
5. Money from outside the family 
6. Somewhere else 
7. Prefer not to say 
 
ASK ALL WHO CODED A-C AT GC_GAMSPEND 
GC_LED 
In the past 12 months has your gambling ever led to the following? 
Grid question. Single-code per row. 

Rows: 
GC_LEDRISKEDFAM Arguments with family/ friends or others 
GC_LEDLYING Telling lies to family/ friends or others 
GC_LEDRISKEDSCHL Missing school 
Columns: 
1. My gambling has never led to this 
2. Once or twice 
3. Sometimes 
4. Often 
5. Prefer not to say 
 
ASK ALL WHO CODED A-C AT GC_GAMSPEND 
GC_CHASING  
In the past 12 months, after losing money by gambling, have you returned another day to try to 
win back the money you lost? 
Single-code 
1. Never 
2. Less than half the time 
3. More than half the time 
4. Every time 
5. Prefer not to say 
 
New questions 
ASK ALL  
GC_SELF /GC ADULT 
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? 
Grid question. Single-code per row. Rotate scale 
1 GA_SELFTRY I can do most things if I try 
2 GA_ADULTCARES At home there is an adult who really cares about me 
 
Columns: 
1. Strongly agree 
2. Agree 
3. Neither agree nor disagree 
4. Disagree 
5. Strongly disagree 
6. Don’t know 
7. Prefer not to say 

 
GC_SLEEP  
Over the past year, how often, if at all, have you lost sleep at night because… 
Grid question. Single-code per row. Note that not all statements will be shown to all participants 
GC_SLEEPLATE You went to bed late because you were gambling (ASK OF gamblers only defined 
as ALL WHO CODED ‘YES’ A-C FOR ONE OR MORE OPTION AT GC_GAMSPEND) 
 
GC_SLEEPWRYGAM You have been worrying about your own gambling (ASK OF gamblers only 
defined as ALL WHO CODED ‘YES’ A-C FOR ONE OR MORE OPTION AT GC_GAMSPEND) 
 
GC_SLEEPWRYELSE You have been worrying about something (ASK ALL) (INCLUDE ‘else’ for 
gamblers defined as ALL WHO CODED ‘YES’ A-C FOR ONE OR MORE OPTION AT 
GC_GAMSPEND) 
 
GC_SLEEPFAMGAM You have been worrying about the gambling of a family member or 
someone who is responsible for looking after you  (ASK ALL) 
Columns: 
1. Never 
 
2. Rarely 
 
3. Sometimes  
4. Often 
 
5. All the time  
6. Don’t know 
7. Prefer not to say 
8. Not applicable (FOR SLEEPFAMGAM ONLY) 
 
 
ALL WHO CODED ‘YES’ A-C ONE OR MORE OPTION AT GC_GAMSPEND  
GC_GAMBIMP 
The following questions are about the impacts of your gambling on your life. Remember, 
'gambling’ includes things like buying Lottery tickets, placing a private bet, playing cards for money, 
and playing on fruit or slot machines (e.g. at an arcade, pub or club).  
ALL WHO CODED ‘YES’ A-C ONE OR MORE OPTION AT GC_GAMSPEND 
GC_GAMB/ HARD 
Thinking about the last 12 months, how often, if at all, has your own gambling led to any of the 
following things? 
Grid question. Single-code per row. ROTATE CODES 1-5 
GC_GAMBSTBUY Stopped you from buying things you have wanted 

GC_GAMBHPBUY Helped you buy things you have needed 
GC_HARDCON Made it hard for you to concentrate at school 
GC_HARDEFF Made it hard for you to put effort into your homework/personal study 
 
Columns: 
1. Never 
 
2. Rarely 
 
3. Sometimes  
4. Often 
 
5. All the time  
6. Don’t know 
7. Prefer not to say 
 
ALL WHO CODED ‘YES’ A-C ONE OR MORE OPTION AT GC_GAMSPEND 
GC_EXP 
Thinking about your experiences of gambling, how much do you agree or disagree with the following 
statements?  
Grid question. Single-code per row. ROATE CODES 1-5 
GC_EXPHAP I feel happy when I gamble 
GC_EXPGUIL I feel guilty when I gamble 
GC_EXPSAD I feel sad when I gamble 
 
Columns: 
1. Strongly agree 
2. Agree 
3. Neither agree nor disagree 
4. Disagree 
5. Strongly disagree 
6. Don’t know 
7. Prefer not to say 
 
ALL WHO CODED ‘YES’ A-C ONE OR MORE OPTION AT GC_GAMSPEND 
GC_GAMLED  
Thinking about the last 12 months, how often, if at all, has your own gambling led you to...  
Grid question. Single-code per row. ROTATE CODES 1-5 
GA_GAMLEDTLK Talk to your parents about how you feel 

GA_GAMLEDPUN_Be punished by your parents or guardians 
GA_GAMLEDCOM Not feel comfortable around your friends 
Columns: 
1. Never 
 
2. Rarely 
 
3. Sometimes  
4. Often 
 
5. All the time  
6. Don’t know 
7. Prefer not to say 
 
 
ASK ALL 
GC_FAMGAM  
As far as you know, has anyone in your immediate family (parent, siblings, other relatives you live 
with or someone else who is responsible for looking after you) spent money on any of these 
activities in the last 12 months?  
Grid question. Single-code per row. Rotate order in which rows 1-8 are shown to respondents. 
1. GC_FAMLOTTO Lotto (the main National Lottery draw) or any other National Lottery 
scratchcards or games 
2. GC_FAMFRUIT Fruit or slot machines (e.g. at an arcade, pub or social club) 
 
3. GC_FAMVISITBET Visiting a betting shop to play gaming machines  
4. GC_FAMBET Placing a bet at a betting shop (e.g. on football, dog racing or horse racing)  
5. GC_FAMCLUB Bingo at a bingo club 
 
6. GC_FAMBINGO Bingo at somewhere other than a bingo club (e.g. social club, holiday park, 
etc.) 
 
7. GC_FAMCASINO Visiting a casino to play casino games (by this we mean a proper casino 
with roulette tables) 
8. GC_FAMWEB Gambling websites/apps where you can win real money (e.g. poker, casinos, 
bingo, betting on sport or racing)  
 
9. GC_FAMOTHER Any other gambling for money or things worth money.  
 
Columns: 
Yes, in the last 12 months 
No, more than 12 months ago 
Never, as far as you know 
Don’t know 
Prefer not to say 
 

ASK ALL WHO SAY ‘YES’ CODE 1 TO ANY ACTIVITY AT GC_FAMGAM 
 
Thinking about the last 12 months, how often, if at all, has your family’s gambling led to any of the 
following things? 
Grid question. Single-code per row. ROTATE CODES 1-5 
GC_FAMGAMFOOD Stopped you from having enough food (food at home or money on school 
canteen card/ account) 
GC_FAMGAMCLB Stopped you from belonging to clubs or doing activities you like doing 
GC_FAMGAMTRP Stopped you from going on trips (e.g. family holidays or school outings) 
GC_FAMGAMPAY Helped your family to pay for other things or activities 
GC_FAMLEDTME Your parents or guardians having less time to spend with you 
GC_FAMLEDARG More arguments or tension at home 
 
Columns: 
1. Never 
 
2. Rarely 
 
3. Sometimes 
 
4. Often 
 
5. All the time 
 
6. Don’t know 
7. Prefer not to say 
 
 
 
ASK ALL WHO SAY ‘YES’ CODE 1 TO ANY ACTIVITY AT GC_FAMGAM 
GC_NEWFELTBADFAM  
In the past 12 months how often, if at all, would you say that gambling among your family 
members and/or people you live with has made you feel… 
GC_NEWFELTBADFAMSAD  Sad 
GC_NEWFELTBADFAMWOR Worried 
Single-code 
1. Never 
2. Rarely 
3. Sometimes 
4. Often 
5. All the time 
6. Don’t know  
7. Prefer not to say 

 
ASK ALL 
GC_SPOKEN  
Which, if any, of the following people have ever spoken to you about the potential problems that 
gambling can lead to?  
Remember, 'gambling’ includes things like buying Lottery tickets, scratchcards, placing a private bet, 
playing cards for money and playing on fruit or slot machines.  Click here for a reminder of what 
gambling includes.  
Multi-code 
ROTATE CODES BUT KEEP 1-3 TOGETHER 
1. Parent / guardian 
2. Older brother/sister 
3. Other family member 
4. Teacher 
5. Doctor / health worker 
6. Youth worker 
7. A friend 
8. A gambling charity 
9. Someone else – please specify (INSERT TEXT BOX) 
10. No-one has spoken to me about the problems gambling can lead to EXCLUSIVE 
11. Don’t know EXCLUSIVE 
 
 
ASK ALL 
GC_PLAYONLINE  
Please read all of the sentences below and select those that are true about you.  Here ‘online’ 
refers to websites and apps. 
Multi-code 
1. I have played National Lottery games online using my parents’ / guardians’ account 
2.  with their permissionb) without their permission 
3. I have played National Lottery games online using my parents’ / guardians’ account  
4. I have played on other gambling websites (not National Lottery) online using my parents’ / 
guardians’ account  
5. a) with their permission 
6. b) without their permission 
7. None of these sentences are true about me EXCLUSIVE 
8. Prefer not to say 
 
GC_SCRNONLINE 
The next few questions are about online gambling-style games, that may be free to play, or 
you may pay to play, but you cannot win a real prize  Online gambling-style games look and 

play like normal gambling games – for example roulette, poker, slot machines and bingo – 
but you cannot win real money. (e.g. Zynga Poker, Slots Farm, Bingo Blitz). 
ASK ALL 
GC_LASTONLINE  
When, if ever, did you last play an online gambling-style game? 
Single-code 
1. In the past 7 days 
2. In the past 4 weeks 
3. In the past 12 months 
4. Longer than 12 months ago 
5. I have never played online gambling-style games    
6. Don’t know 
 
 
ASK ALL WHO CODED 1-4 AT GC_LASTONLINE 
GC_HOWONLINE  
Still thinking about the online gambling-style games you have played, how did you play these 
online gambling-style games? Remember these are games where you cannot win real money. 
Multi-code 
Keep codes 1-2 and codes 3-4 together. 
1. Using Facebook or other social networking website  
2. Using Facebook or other social networking apps 
3. Free demo games on gambling websites 
4. Free demo games on gambling apps 
5. Using another type of app on a smartphone or tablet 
6. On another website 
7. Another way 
8. Don’t know/ can’t remember EXCLUSIVE 
 
 
ASK ALL 
GC_INGAMEAWARE  
When playing video games on a computer, console, streaming or mobile app (e.g. Fortnite, FIFA, , 
Roblox, Candy Crush) it is sometimes possible to collect in-game items (e.g. skins, clothes, 
weapons, accessories, players). 
The list below shows some different things that it is possible to do with in-game items.  Which, if 
any, of these have you heard about before today? 
Multi-code 
NEW INSTRUCTION: Rotate codes 1-3. 

1. Paying money (or buying virtual currency) to buy specific in-game items (e.g. skins, clothes, 
weapons, players) 
2. Paying money (or buying virtual currency) to open loot boxes//packs/chests to get in-game 
items (e.g. skins, clothes, weapons, players) 
3. Betting with in-game items on websites outside of the game you are playing  
4. None of these EXCLUSIVE 
 
ASK ALL WHO CODED 1-3 AT GC_INGAMEAWARE 
GC_INGAMEUSED  
In which, if any, of the following ways have you personally ever used in-game items or currency? 
Multi-code 
NEW INSTRUCTION: Rotate codes 1-3. 
1. Paid money (or used virtual currency you have bought) to buy specific in-game items (e.g. 
skins, clothes, weapons, players) 
2. Paid money (or used virtual currency you have bought) to open loot boxes/packs/chests to 
get other in-game items (e.g. skins, clothes, weapons, players)  
3. Bet with in-game items on websites outside of the game you are playing 
4. None of these EXCLUSIVE 
 
ASK ALL WHO CODED 1-3 AT GC_INGAMEUSED 
GC_INGAMEFREQ  
And when was the last time you (INSERT ANSWER AT INGAMEUSED)? Was it in the last 7 days, last 
4 weeks, last 12 months or more than 12 months ago? 
SINGLE CODE ONLY 
1. In the last 7 days 
2. In the last 4 weeks 
3. In the last 12 months 
4. More than 12 months ago 
5. Don’t know/ Can’t remember 
6. Prefer not to say 
 
'ASK ALL WHO CODED ‘YES’ A-D FOR AT LEAST ONE OPTION AT GC_GAMSPEND AND code 1 or 2 or 
3 at GC_INGAMEUSED 
GC_INGAMEFIRST  
Which, if any, of the following statements are true about you? Please select the statement that 
best describes you.  
Single-code 
NEW INSTRUCTION: Rotate codes 1-2. 
1. I played with in-game items before I gambled for money 
2. I gambled for money before I played with in-game items 
3. Don’t know/ Can’t remember  
 
ASK ALL CODES 1 OR 2 at GC_INGAMEUSED 

GC_INGAMEWHY 
And thinking about the LAST TIME you paid money to buy in-game items or to open loot 
boxes/packs/chests to get other in-game items, why did you do this?   
Rotate codes 1-10. 
1. Because it’s something my friends do/I don’t want to feel left out 
2. Because it’s something my brothers/sisters do 
3. To give me an advantage in the game 
4. To try and build a better team/get a specific character or skin 
5. Because it’s something game streamers or influencers do e.g. Twitch, YouTube,  
6. To get the latest in-game items 
7. To get a buzz/it is exciting 
8. Because I like to take risks 
9. To get rare items  
10. To make a profit 
11. Other, please write in 
12. Don’t know  
13. Prefer not to say 
 
ASK ALL WHO CODED 1 OR 2 AT GC_INGAMEUSED 
GC_INGAMELAST  
And thinking about the LAST TIME you paid money to buy in-game items or to open loot 
boxes/packs/chests to get other in-game items, where did you get the money from? 
Multi-code 
NEW INSTRUCTION: Rotate codes 1-7. 
1. I earned it from a job/part-time job 
2. It was pocket money  
3. It was money I received for my birthday or Christmas present  
4. It was given to me by my parents/relatives but was intended to buy something else  
5. It was given to me by my parents/relatives specifically to buy loot boxes/crates/packs 
6. I sold some of my belongings  
7. I borrowed the money from someone else 
8. I sold some in-game items 
9. Other, please specify INSERT TEXT BOX 
10. Don’t know/ Can’t remember 
 
 
ASK ALL 
GC_ADAWARE  
Looking at the list below, have you seen or heard gambling adverts or gambling sponsorships in 
any of the following places? 
Remember, 'gambling’ includes things like buying Lottery tickets, scratchcards, placing a private bet, 
playing cards for money and playing on fruit or slot machines.  Click here for a reminder of what 
gambling includes.  
Grid question. Single-code per row. 

NEW INSTRUCTION: Rotate rows 1-6 ONLY. CODES 7/8 ALWAYS ANCHORED AT THE BOTTOM 
Rows: 
1. GC_ADTV Gambling adverts on the TV 
2. GC_ADEVE Gambling adverts linked to a sports event 
3. GC_ADNPAPER Gambling adverts in newspapers  
4. GC_ADPOSTER Gambling adverts on posters/billboards  
5. GC_ADSMEDIA Gambling adverts on social media  (including Snapchat, Facebook, , Twitter, 
Instagram, ) 
 
6. Gambling adverts on live streaming or video sharing platforms (including Twitch, YouTube) 
7. GC_ADOTHER Gambling adverts online onother websites  
 
8. GC_ADSPNSORTV A TV or radio programme sponsored by a gambling company (before or 
after the programme)  
9. GC_ADSPNSORSPORT Gambling sponsorships in sports venues (e.g. at football stadiums or on 
players’ shirts or around the pitch) 
 
Columns: 
Yes 
No 
Don’t know 
 
ASK ALL WHO CODED YES TO EACH STATEMENT AT GC_ADAWARE /REPEAT FOR EACH STATEMENT  
GC_ADFREQ  
And how often, do you see or hear gambling adverts or gambling sponsorships in the following 
places? 
Grid question. Single-code per row. 
Rows: 
INSERT LIST FROM GC_ADAWARE 
 
Columns: 
More than once a week 
Once a week 
A few times a month 
Once a month or less often 
Don’t know 
 
ASK ALL WHO CODED YES TO AT LEAST ONE STATEMENT AT GC_ADAWARE 
GC_ADABOUT  
And thinking about the last time you saw or heard a gambling advert, do you remember what it was 
about?  
Multi-code ok Rotate order of codes 1-7 
1. A National Lottery draw based game e.g. Lotto, EuroMillions, Thunderball, Set For Life or 
HotPicks 
2. The National Lottery in general 
3. National Lottery scratchcards 

4. Betting on sports 
5. Bingo 
6. Online slots or casino’s (e.g. tombola arcade) 
7. Other Lotteries (e.g. The Health Lottery, People’s Postcode Lottery, or other smaller 
lotteries) 
8. It was about gambling responsibly 
9. Other, please specify INSERT TEXT BOX 
10. Can’t remember 
11. Don’t know 
 
ASK ALL WHO CODED YES TO AT LEAST ONE STATEMENT AT GC_ADAWARE 
GC_ADSPEND  
Has a gambling advert or gambling sponsorship ever prompted you to spend money on gambling 
when you were not otherwise planning to? 
Single-code 
1. Yes 
2. No 
3. Don’t know 
 
ASK ALL 
GC_SOCIALMED  
Do you follow any gambling companies on social media or streaming platforms? We would like 
you to think about all gambling companies, including those who provide betting, bingo and lottery 
activities .  
Multi-code 
NEW INSTRUCTION: Rotate rows 1-5. 
1. Yes, on Facebook 
2. Yes, on Twitter 
3. Yes, on YouTube 
4. Yes, on Snapchat 
5. Yes, on Instagram 
6. Yes, on another social media platform (PLEASE WRITE IN) 
7. No, I use social media but don’t follow any gambling companies EXCLUSIVE 
8. No, I don’t use social media EXCLUSIVE 
9. Don’t know/can’t remember EXCLUSIVE 
 
 
ASK ALL 
GC_ACTIVITY  
Please look at the list below and for each activity, select when, if ever, you have done this.  
Remember that nobody will see your answers.  Your answers are CONFIDENTIAL. 
Grid question. Single-code per row.  
NEW INSTRUCTION: Rotate rows 1-4. 
Rows: 

GC_ACTIVITYALC Drunk an alcoholic drink 
GC_ACTIVITYDRG Taken illegal drugs (including cannabis) 
GC_ACTIVITYCIG Smoked a tobacco cigarette 
GC_ACTIVITYECIG Used an e-cigarette 
 
Columns: 
1. In the past week 
2. In the past 4 weeks 
3. In the past 12 months 
4. Longer than 12 months ago 
5. Never 
6. Don’t know 
7. Prefer not to say 
 
ASK ALL 
GC_MONEY  
How much money did you get in the past 7 days (that you could choose how to spend). Please 
include pocket money, birthday money and any money you earned yourself. 
Single-code 
1 
Nothing 
2 
£0.01-£1.99 
3 
£2.00-£2.99 
4 
£3.00-£4.99 
5 
£5.00-£6.99 
6 
£7.00-£9.99 
7 
£10.00-£14.99 
8 
£15.00-£19.99 
9 
£20.00-£29.99 
10 
£30.00-£39.99 
11 
£40.00-£49.99 
12 
£50.00-£59.99 
13 
£60.00-£99.00 
14 
£100 or more 
15 
Don’t know / can’t remember 
 
ASK ALL 

GC_ATTGAM  
Thinking about gambling for money, how strongly do you agree or disagree with the statements 
below?  
Remember, 'gambling’ includes things like buying Lottery tickets, placing a private bet, playing cards 
for money and playing on fruit machines.  Click here for a reminder of what gambling includes.  
 
Grid question. Single-code per row. 
Rows: 
GC_ATTMOST Most people my age gamble 
GC_ATTDANG Gambling is dangerous 
GC_ATTINF I feel well informed about the risks of gambling 
GC_ATTOKTRY It is OK for someone my age to try to gamble to see what it’s like 
GC_ATTOKONCE It is OK for someone my age to gamble once a week 
Columns: 
1. Strongly agree 
2. Agree 
3. Neither agree nor disagree 
4. Disagree 
5. Strongly disagree 
6. Don’t know 
 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 
If you think you or anyone in your family or friends may have a problem with any kind of 
gambling, please do not feel bad about it - this can happen to anyone. If you would like help, 
“GamCare” runs a national, confidential freephone helpline on xx-xxxx-xxxx.