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2026-Understanding Gambling Perceptions and Community Readiness

We would like to hear your thoughts and perceptions about gambling, betting, and wagering in your community. There are no right or wrong answers!

This quick, 6-minute survey will help us better understand community views and guide future support services across New York State.

For this survey, gambling, wagering, and betting are defined as risking something of value for the chance to win a reward.

Note: All questions marked with an (*) are required.
1.How familiar are you with the risks or harms that can result from gambling, betting, or wagering?(Required.)
2.Have you ever received information or education about gambling, wagering, or betting risks (in school, work, or community events)?(Required.)
3.In your opinion, how acceptable is gambling, wagering, or betting in your community?
(Select one)(Required.)
4.Do you consider that gambling, wagering, or betting is a problem in your community?
(Select one)(Required.)
5.Do you believe gambling, wagering, or betting is accessible in your community (online or in-person)?
(Select one)(Required.)
6.How often do you see or hear messages, ads, or conversations that promote gambling, wagering, and betting from these sources:
(Please select one option for each source.)(Required.)
Very Often
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Betting advertisements (online ads, billboards, radio, TV commercials)
Social media (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat)
Streaming platforms (Twitch, YouTube, WeTV, Bilibili)
Family (relatives discussing or encouraging gambling/betting)
Friends, peers, or colleagues
7.Considering that gambling, wagering, or betting involve risking something of value for a potential reward, which activities do you consider to fall into these categories?
(Select all that apply)(Required.)
8.Do you believe that you or someone close to you may have experienced problems related to gambling, wagering, or betting?(Required.)