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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

Illegal online gambling - Phase 4: Initial findings from new data on consumer engagement with illegal gambling websites

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

View the statistics about illegal online gambling - phase 4: initial findings from new data on consumer engagement with illegal gambling websites

Illegal gambling data dashboard - November 2026

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

Funds raised for good causes Q2 2026 to 2027: Official statistics

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

Illegal gambling - Findings from an open banking data analysis

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

Gambling behaviour and harm among people from different ethnic groups

Released: 27 October 2026

Gambling Commission report exploring gambling behaviour and harm among people from different ethnic groups

Collection: Consumer gambling behaviour > Behaviour, awareness and attitudes

View the statistics about gambling behaviour and harm among people from different ethnic groups

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 2026
Released: 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 2026
Released: 16 July 2026

View the GSGB annual report about participation in gambling

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 2025
Released: November 2025

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


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