# ESRI study on online gambling accounts: what GRAI reported

> What GRAI reported on 4 November 2026 about the ESRI study of online gambling accounts: findings, source, date and what it changes on this site.

Source: https://beforeyouinstall.com/data/update-esri-study-on-online-gambling-accounts/
Updated: 2026-11-07

On 4 November 2026 GRAI reported an ESRI study on online gambling accounts. As noted in our research, almost 4 in 10 people who open an online account to bet move on to casino games, slots and scratch cards. The study puts problem gambling at 1 in 30 adults. We have read the GRAI summary only, not the report itself.

## What is known, and from where

**Reported findings. Source: GRAI news, 4 November 2026 · checked 7 November 2026 (wording to be re-read)**

| Finding | Reported by | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Almost 4 in 10 people who open an online account to bet move on to casino games, slots and scratch cards | GRAI, citing ESRI | 4 November 2026 |
| Problem gambling affects 1 in 30 adults | ESRI, as reported by GRAI | 4 November 2026 |

**In short:** two figures, both second-hand until the ESRI report is read.

## Who it affects

People who open an online betting account. The finding is about where some of them go next, not about any one operator.

GRAI's own estimate is that gambling harm affects about 130,000 adults.

**In short:** it concerns account holders in general, not one app.

## What it changes on this site

- Nothing in rankings or scores.
- Responsible-gambling and limit-setting pages stay prominent: [responsible gambling](https://beforeyouinstall.com/responsible-gambling/), [set a deposit limit](https://beforeyouinstall.com/guides/set-a-deposit-limit-in-a-betting-app/).
- Casino products are still not promoted: Ireland has no licensing regime for them yet.

The update is logged in the [change log](https://beforeyouinstall.com/data/changelog/). Source: [GRAI news](https://www.grai.ie/news).

**In short:** the study confirms the page priorities; it changes no data.

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