Releases of official statistics and research from the Gambling Commission.
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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Findings from a research project to explore how consumers understand the meaning of “informed choice” in gambling.
Collection: Consumer gambling behaviour > Understanding consumer journeys
View the statistics about exploring consumer views on informed choice in gambling
A report measuring the awareness of VPN's among 11 to 17 year olds to better understand whether young people may be using these tools to access gambling-related content.
Collection: Children and young people and gambling (under 18s) > Gambling behaviours among young people
View the statistics about what do young people really know about virtual private networks (vpns)?
Findings from a 3 phase research project to understand how consumers engage with online illegal individual-led lotteries and raffles promoted on social media.
Collection: The gambling market > Illegal online gambling
View the statistics about exploring online, illegal, individual-led lotteries and raffles
Income from The National Lottery by quarter and versus last year. Represents Quarter 1 (April to June) 2026 to 2027.
Collection: The gambling market > National Lottery Distribution Fund
View the statistics about funds raised for good causes q1 2026 to 2027: official statistics
Details about the Licensing Authority Statistics 2025 to 2026
Collection: The gambling market > Licensing Authority Statistics
View the statistics about licensing authority statistics 2025 to 2026: official statistics
Children and young people and gambling (under 18s)
Our statistics and research series about the participation and behaviour of young people in gambling, and the problem gambling among this group, including the annual young people and gambling official statistics.
Contains 2 series
Consumer gambling behaviour
Our statistics and research series about the gambling behaviours of consumers, their awareness and attitudes around gambling and consumer journeys.
Contains 4 series
Experience of problem gambling and gambling related harm
Our statistics and research series about the experiences of problem gambling and how we define and measure problem gambling, such as by using the PGSI or DSM-IV screens.
Contains 2 series
Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB)
Our statistics and research series about the Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB)
Contains 2 series
The gambling market
Our statistics and research series about the data provided by the gambling market, including the industry, licensing authority and funds raised for good causes official statistics.
Contains 7 series
What is the value of the gambling market in Great Britain?
£16.8 billion
Period covered: April 2024 to March 2025View more industry statistics about the gambling market in great britain
How many adults gambled in the past 4 weeks?
47 percent
Period covered: January 2025 to January 2026How many young people spent their own money on gambling in the past 12 months?
30 percent
Period covered: January 2025 to June 2025View more young people statistics about children, young people and gambling