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Statistics and research

Releases of official statistics and research from the Gambling Commission.

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Gambling Survey for Great Britain

The Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB) collects our official statistics on gambling behaviour in Great Britain. The GSGB provides robust evidence on gambling behaviours and attitudes from across the country with insights on why people gamble, gambling participation and the impact gambling can have.

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Recently released statistics and research

Exploring drivers of consumer trust in gambling

Released: 3 October 2024

The Gambling Commission’s research into exploring drivers of consumer trust in gambling

Collection: Consumer gambling behaviour > Behaviour, awareness and attitudes

View the statistics about exploring drivers of consumer trust in gambling

Statistics on gambling participation – Year 2 (2024), wave 1: Official statistics

Released: 12 September 2024

Findings from the Gambling Survey for Great Britain: Statistics on gambling participation

Collection: Consumer gambling behaviour > Gambling Survey for Great Britain

View the statistics about statistics on gambling participation – year 2 (2024), wave 1: official statistics

Funds raised for good causes Q1 2024 to 2025: Official statistics

Released: 6 August 2024

Income from game sales by quarter and versus last year. Represents Quarter 1 2024 to 2025.

Collection: The gambling market > National Lottery Distribution Fund

View the statistics about funds raised for good causes q1 2024 to 2025: official statistics

Gambling business data on gambling to June 2024 (published July 2024)

Released: 31 July 2024

A collection of data provided by gambling businesses during and following the coronavirus pandemic.

Collection: The gambling market > Market impact of coronavirus (COVID-19)

View the statistics about gambling business data on gambling to june 2024 (published july 2024)

Market overview - operator data to June 2024 (published July 2024)

Released: 31 July 2024

An overview of the data provided by gambling operators up to June 2024.

Collection: The gambling market > Market impact of coronavirus (COVID-19)

View the statistics about market overview - operator data to june 2024 (published july 2024)

The gambling market in Great Britain

What is the value of the gambling market in Great Britain?

£15.1 billion

Period covered: April 2022 to March 2023
Released: November 2023

View more industry statistics about the gambling market in great britain

Participation in gambling

How many adults gambled in the past 4 weeks?

48 percent

Period covered: January to April 2024
Released: September 2024

View more participation statistics about participation in gambling

Children, young people and gambling

How many young people spent their own money on gambling in the past 12 months?

26 percent

Period covered: February 2023 to July 2023
Released: November 2023

View more young people statistics about children, young people and gambling


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