The Gambling Commission’s research into Gambling, Engagement and Informed Choice at the 2026 World Cup
Collection: Consumer gambling behaviour > Behaviour, awareness and attitudes
Statistics and research
Releases of official statistics and research from the Gambling Commission.
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
Released: 10 November 2026
Released: 5 November 2026
An analysis of new Gambling Survey of Great Britain (GSGB) data on consumer engagement with illegal gambling websites and an accompanying technical report detailing the analytical approach taken.
Collection: The gambling market > Illegal online gambling
Released: 5 November 2026
The Gambling Commission monitors illegal gambling using a range of indicators covering the supply of illegal gambling opportunities, consumer demand and engagement, and the impact of disruption activity.
Collection: The gambling market > Illegal online gambling
View the statistics about illegal gambling data dashboard - november 2026
Released: 3 November 2026
Income from The National Lottery by quarter and versus last year. Represents Quarter 2 (July to September 2026) 2026 to 2027.
Collection: The gambling market > National Lottery Distribution Fund
View the statistics about funds raised for good causes q2 2026 to 2027: official statistics
Released: 28 October 2026
An analysis of directly observed illegal gambling transactions in anonymised banking transaction data linked to individuals’ survey responses.
Collection: The gambling market > Illegal online gambling
View the statistics about illegal gambling - findings from an open banking data analysis
Statistic and research collections
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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
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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
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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
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Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB)
Our statistics and research series about the Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB)
Contains 2 series
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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
The gambling market in Great Britain
What is the value of the gambling market in Great Britain?
£17.5 billion
Period covered: April 2025 to March 2026Released: September 2026
View more industry statistics about the gambling market in great britain
Participation in gambling
How many adults gambled in the past 4 weeks?
47%
Period covered: January 2025 to January 2026Released: 16 July 2026
Children, young people and gambling
How many young people spent their own money on gambling in the past 12 months?
30%
Period covered: January 2025 to June 2025Released: November 2025
View more young people statistics about children, young people and gambling