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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

Statistics on gambling participation – Year 1 (2023), Wave 1

Released: 29 February 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 1 (2023), wave 1

Understanding the impact of increased cost of living on gambling behaviour - Final report

Released: 27 February 2024

Gambling Commission report with Yonder to understand the behaviours and motivations of gamblers during the ongoing period of high cost of living in Great Britain.

Collection: Consumer gambling behaviour > Understanding consumer journeys

View the statistics about understanding the impact of increased cost of living on gambling behaviour - final report

Exploring consumer journeys playing online casino games (excluding slots)

Released: 15 February 2024

The Gambling Commission’s research into consumer journeys playing remote casino games (excluding slots)

Collection: Consumer gambling behaviour > Behaviour, awareness and attitudes

View the statistics about exploring consumer journeys playing online casino games (excluding slots)

Funds raised for good causes Q3 2023 to 24

Released: 6 February 2024

Income from game sales by quarter and versus last year. Represents Quarter 3 2023 to 2024.

Collection: The gambling market > National Lottery Distribution Fund

View the statistics about funds raised for good causes q3 2023 to 24

Industry Statistics - February 2024 - Correction

Released: 1 February 2024

The latest statistics cover the period between April 2022 to March 2023.

Collection: The gambling market > Industry Statistics

View the statistics about industry statistics - february 2024 - correction

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 last 4 weeks?

48 percent

Period covered: July 2023 to November 2023
Released: February 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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