{"id":137262,"date":"2023-04-11T10:48:43","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T09:48:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/?page_id=137262"},"modified":"2024-10-01T12:57:04","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T11:57:04","slug":"betting-statistics-uk","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/betting-statistics-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"The Odds Are in: Key Insights into Betting Statistics in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"wp-block-wis-blocks-landing-page-hero\"><div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"position-relative overflow-hidden d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center bg-primary-dark\" style=\"min-height:237px\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-none d-lg-block position-absolute w-100 h-100 object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Head-title.png\" alt=\"Playing cards and poker chips\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-lg-none position-absolute w-100 h-100 object-fit-contain\" src=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Head-title-mobile.png\" alt=\"mobile header\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"flex-grow-1 d-flex flex-column align-items-lg-center justify-content-center px-3 py-5 z-1 landing-page-hero__text-wrap\" style=\"max-width:600px\"><h1><span class=\"fs-20 font-white d-block mb-3\">The odds Are in:<\/span><span class=\"text-lg-center fs-40 fs-lg-50 font-white d-block\">Key Insights into Betting Statistics in the UK<\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"did-you-know\" class=\"jump-link-heading\"  >Did you know?<\/h2>\n    \n\n<div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"wp-block-wis-blocks-desktop-mobile-media-block container\">\n  <figure class=\"desktop-mobile-media\">\n    \n      <picture class=\"desktop-mobile-media__picture\">\n                  <source media=\"(max-width: 576px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/GAMBLING-MARKET-1.png\" \/>\n                          <source media=\"(min-width: 577px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/GAMBLING-MARKET.png\" \/>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"desktop-mobile-media__img border-radius-md\" src=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/GAMBLING-MARKET.png\" alt=\"Gambling market in 2022 and 2023\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1108\" height=\"432\"\/>\n              <\/picture>\n\n    \n        <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"paragraph-block m-0 has-text-align-left container mx-auto\" >\n    Did you know that the size of the online gambling market in the United Kingdom reached $7.8 billion (\u00a36,472,284,000.00) in 2022? It\u2019s true \u2013 and, according to leading researchers, this number is set to increase to an astounding $11.0 billion (\u00a39,132,090,000.00) by 2028.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"paragraph-block m-0 has-text-align-left container mx-auto\" >\n    It's no secret that gambling is one of the most popular pastimes in the UK. With the pastime now accessible online thanks to a myriad of renowned sports betting and casino sites, more and more Brits are placing bets on their favourite sports, slots, and table games, either from their laptop devices or smartphones. Join us as we crunch some numbers and take a closer look at the data behind online gambling in the UK.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"a-brief-history-of-gambling-in-the-uk\" class=\"jump-link-heading\"  >A Brief History of Gambling in the UK<\/h2>\n    \n\n<div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"wp-block-wis-blocks-desktop-mobile-media-block container\">\n  <figure class=\"desktop-mobile-media\">\n    \n      <picture class=\"desktop-mobile-media__picture\">\n                  <source media=\"(max-width: 576px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/History-1.png\" \/>\n                          <source media=\"(min-width: 577px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/History.png\" \/>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"desktop-mobile-media__img border-radius-md\" src=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/History.png\" alt=\"Infographic on the History of Gambling in the UK\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1108\" height=\"432\"\/>\n              <\/picture>\n\n    \n        <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"paragraph-block m-0 has-text-align-left container mx-auto\" >\n    The latter, together with the <strong>Gambling Commission<\/strong> established in <strong>2007<\/strong>, is responsible for regulating gambling within the UK and ensuring that all operators adhere to a strict set of rules.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"gambling-in-the-uk-insights-and-statistics-up-to-2022\" class=\"jump-link-heading\"  >Gambling in the UK: Insights and Statistics up to 2022<\/h2>\n    \n\n<p class=\"paragraph-block m-0 has-text-align-left container mx-auto\" >\n    So, just what <em>are<\/em> Brits betting on, and how? Let\u2019s look at some recently recorded data below.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"the-national-lottery\">\n        The National Lottery\n    <\/h3>\n    \n\n<div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"wp-block-wis-blocks-desktop-mobile-media-block container\">\n  <figure class=\"desktop-mobile-media\">\n    \n      <picture class=\"desktop-mobile-media__picture\">\n                  <source media=\"(max-width: 576px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MOST-POPULAR-1.png\" \/>\n                          <source media=\"(min-width: 577px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MOST-POPULAR.png\" \/>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"desktop-mobile-media__img border-radius-md\" src=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MOST-POPULAR.png\" alt=\"The National Lottery most popular lottery\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1108\" height=\"432\"\/>\n              <\/picture>\n\n    \n        <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-block\">\n    <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"container\">\n        <ul class=\"list-unstyled teal-bullet\">\n                        <li class=\"list-item\">\n                <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__wrapper\">\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__icon\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/themes\/thepunterspage\/public\/images\/list-icon--teal-bullet.c6326b.svg\" alt=\"List Icon\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__text\">\n                                                <p>In March 2022, no less than <strong>\u00a31,911.8 million<\/strong> was raised for National Lottery projects, which in turn support people and communities across the country.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"list-item\">\n                <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__wrapper\">\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__icon\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/themes\/thepunterspage\/public\/images\/list-icon--teal-bullet.c6326b.svg\" alt=\"List Icon\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__text\">\n                                                <p>In previous years (from 2018 to 2019) a total of <strong>\u00a31.6 billion<\/strong> was collected and then contributed to good causes.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"list-item\">\n                <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__wrapper\">\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__icon\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/themes\/thepunterspage\/public\/images\/list-icon--teal-bullet.c6326b.svg\" alt=\"List Icon\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__text\">\n                                                <p><strong>27%<\/strong> (i.e. over a quarter) of the British population took part in 2022. This makes the National Lottery the most popular type of gambling in the UK.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 id=\"overall-participation-and-gender-disparities\">\n        Overall Participation and Gender Disparities\n    <\/h3>\n    \n\n<div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"wp-block-wis-blocks-desktop-mobile-media-block container\">\n  <figure class=\"desktop-mobile-media\">\n    \n      <picture class=\"desktop-mobile-media__picture\">\n                  <source media=\"(max-width: 576px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/GAMBLING-1.png\" \/>\n                          <source media=\"(min-width: 577px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/GAMBLING.png\" \/>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"desktop-mobile-media__img border-radius-md\" src=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/GAMBLING.png\" alt=\"% of gambling - weekly spend of \u00a32.40 weekly\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1108\" height=\"432\"\/>\n              <\/picture>\n\n    \n        <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-block\">\n    <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"container\">\n        <ul class=\"list-unstyled teal-bullet\">\n                        <li class=\"list-item\">\n                <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__wrapper\">\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__icon\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/themes\/thepunterspage\/public\/images\/list-icon--teal-bullet.c6326b.svg\" alt=\"List Icon\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__text\">\n                                                <p>On average, Brits spend <strong>\u00a32.40<\/strong> on gambling on a weekly basis.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"list-item\">\n                <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__wrapper\">\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__icon\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/themes\/thepunterspage\/public\/images\/list-icon--teal-bullet.c6326b.svg\" alt=\"List Icon\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__text\">\n                                                <p>The highest level of gambling in the UK was recorded in 2016, when <strong>48%<\/strong> of Brits claimed to have gambled at least once throughout the year.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"list-item\">\n                <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__wrapper\">\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__icon\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/themes\/thepunterspage\/public\/images\/list-icon--teal-bullet.c6326b.svg\" alt=\"List Icon\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__text\">\n                                                <p>This figure decreased to <strong>43%<\/strong> in March 2022 and then went up to <strong>44%<\/strong> by September of the same year.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"list-item\">\n                <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__wrapper\">\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__icon\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/themes\/thepunterspage\/public\/images\/list-icon--teal-bullet.c6326b.svg\" alt=\"List Icon\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__text\">\n                                                <p>Within that 43%, <strong>male<\/strong> gamblers outnumbered their <strong>female<\/strong> counterparts by a difference of about <strong>3%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"wp-block-wis-blocks-desktop-mobile-media-block container\">\n  <figure class=\"desktop-mobile-media\">\n    \n      <picture class=\"desktop-mobile-media__picture\">\n                  <source media=\"(max-width: 576px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ONLINE-SPORT-BETTING-1.png\" \/>\n                          <source media=\"(min-width: 577px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ONLINE-SPORT-BETTING.png\" \/>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"desktop-mobile-media__img border-radius-md\" src=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ONLINE-SPORT-BETTING.png\" alt=\"% on online sports betting based on gender\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1108\" height=\"432\"\/>\n              <\/picture>\n\n    \n        <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-block\">\n    <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"container\">\n        <ul class=\"list-unstyled teal-bullet\">\n                        <li class=\"list-item\">\n                <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__wrapper\">\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__icon\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/themes\/thepunterspage\/public\/images\/list-icon--teal-bullet.c6326b.svg\" alt=\"List Icon\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__text\">\n                                                <p>Online sports betting remains mostly prevalent among men, with <strong>45%<\/strong> of male gamblers taking part in this form of gambling as opposed to the <strong>23%<\/strong> recorded amongst women.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"wp-block-wis-blocks-desktop-mobile-media-block container\">\n  <figure class=\"desktop-mobile-media\">\n    \n      <picture class=\"desktop-mobile-media__picture\">\n                  <source media=\"(max-width: 576px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/POKER-1.png\" \/>\n                          <source media=\"(min-width: 577px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/POKER.png\" \/>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"desktop-mobile-media__img border-radius-md\" src=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/POKER.png\" alt=\"% on poker gender based\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1108\" height=\"432\"\/>\n              <\/picture>\n\n    \n        <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-block\">\n    <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"container\">\n        <ul class=\"list-unstyled teal-bullet\">\n                        <li class=\"list-item\">\n                <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__wrapper\">\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__icon\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/themes\/thepunterspage\/public\/images\/list-icon--teal-bullet.c6326b.svg\" alt=\"List Icon\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__text\">\n                                                <p>The same goes for online poker, which is only played by <strong>1%<\/strong> of female gamblers compared to <strong>7%<\/strong> among men.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 id=\"national-lottery-reigns-supreme-scratchcards-and-sports-betting-follow\">\n        National Lottery Reigns Supreme, Scratchcards and Sports Betting Follow\n    <\/h3>\n    \n\n<p class=\"paragraph-block m-0 has-text-align-left container mx-auto\" >\n    As we mentioned previously, the National Lottery remains by far the most popular form of betting among the British public.<\/p>\n\n<div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"wp-block-wis-blocks-desktop-mobile-media-block container\">\n  <figure class=\"desktop-mobile-media\">\n    \n      <picture class=\"desktop-mobile-media__picture\">\n                  <source media=\"(max-width: 576px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/CATEGORY-1.png\" \/>\n                          <source media=\"(min-width: 577px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/CATEGORY.png\" \/>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"desktop-mobile-media__img border-radius-md\" src=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/CATEGORY.png\" alt=\"% on different gambling categories\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1108\" height=\"432\"\/>\n              <\/picture>\n\n    \n        <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"paragraph-block m-0 has-text-align-left container mx-auto\" >\n    Scratchcards are the second most popular, with <strong>7.10%<\/strong> of the population having taken part in March 2022, followed by sports betting <strong>(5.2%)<\/strong>. Betting on horse races made up <strong>3.5%<\/strong>, while <strong>3.4%<\/strong> participated in online slot machines and instant-win games, and <strong>2.1%<\/strong> for bingo.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"paragraph-block m-0 has-text-align-left container mx-auto\" >\n    The least popular form of online gambling was for virtual gaming at online bookmakers, with just <strong>0.1%<\/strong> of the population having dabbled in this still-growing sector. Other virtual forms of gambling saw just <strong>0.4%<\/strong> betting on virtual dog races, which increased slightly to <strong>0.5%<\/strong> when also taking virtual horse racing into account.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"paragraph-block m-0 has-text-align-left container mx-auto\" >\n    Casino games as a whole recorded a total of <strong>0.8%<\/strong> among British gamblers; as for poker played at pubs or clubs, a mere <strong>0.2%<\/strong> took part.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"how-did-covid-19-affect-gambling-in-the-uk\" class=\"jump-link-heading\"  >How Did COVID-19 Affect Gambling in the UK?<\/h2>\n    \n\n<p class=\"paragraph-block m-0 has-text-align-left container mx-auto\" >\n    COVID-related lockdowns brought land-based gambling establishments to a complete halt in the beginning of 2020, with these venues having to shut down indefinitely to protect the public\u2019s health.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"paragraph-block m-0 has-text-align-left container mx-auto\" >\n    Consequently, remote gambling (using the internet, radio, phone, television, and other devices that do not require physical presence of the punter) saw an increase, with remote casinos growing by <strong>22.5%<\/strong> in the wake of the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"paragraph-block m-0 has-text-align-left container mx-auto\" >\n    Between 2020-2021, those that gambled the most in the UK fell between the age bracket of 45 and 54 years old, representing <strong>32.8%<\/strong> of a survey carried out by Statista.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"paragraph-block m-0 has-text-align-left container mx-auto\" >\n    The below statistics were recorded from April 2020 to March 2021:<\/p>\n\n<div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-block\">\n    <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"container\">\n        <ul class=\"list-unstyled teal-bullet\">\n                        <li class=\"list-item\">\n                <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__wrapper\">\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__icon\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/themes\/thepunterspage\/public\/images\/list-icon--teal-bullet.c6326b.svg\" alt=\"List Icon\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__text\">\n                                                <p>The most popular casino games between were slots, which in turn generated <strong>72.5%<\/strong> of GGY (gross gambling yield).<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"list-item\">\n                <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__wrapper\">\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__icon\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/themes\/thepunterspage\/public\/images\/list-icon--teal-bullet.c6326b.svg\" alt=\"List Icon\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__text\">\n                                                <p>With a reported GGY of <strong>13.2%<\/strong>, roulette came in second, followed by blackjack, which took in a GGY of <strong>4.9%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"wp-block-wis-blocks-desktop-mobile-media-block container\">\n  <figure class=\"desktop-mobile-media\">\n    \n      <picture class=\"desktop-mobile-media__picture\">\n                  <source media=\"(max-width: 576px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/GAMES-1.png\" \/>\n                          <source media=\"(min-width: 577px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/GAMES.png\" \/>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"desktop-mobile-media__img border-radius-md\" src=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/GAMES.png\" alt=\"% on games horse racing vs remote gambling\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1108\" height=\"432\"\/>\n              <\/picture>\n\n    \n        <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-block\">\n    <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"container\">\n        <ul class=\"list-unstyled teal-bullet\">\n                        <li class=\"list-item\">\n                <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__wrapper\">\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__icon\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/themes\/thepunterspage\/public\/images\/list-icon--teal-bullet.c6326b.svg\" alt=\"List Icon\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__text\">\n                                                <p>As for sports, football (what else?) clearly dominated remote gambling, bringing forth a GGY of <strong>46.1%<\/strong>. Horse racing came in second, reporting a GGY of <strong>32.4%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"list-item\">\n                <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__wrapper\">\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__icon\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/themes\/thepunterspage\/public\/images\/list-icon--teal-bullet.c6326b.svg\" alt=\"List Icon\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__text\">\n                                                <p>Overall, the GGY of remote betting increased by <strong>13.5%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"paragraph-block m-0 has-text-align-left container mx-auto\" >\n    A study carried out by the University of Bristol (published in May 2021) showed that, although men and women gambled less frequently during lockdown, online gambling increased <strong>six-fold<\/strong> among regular gamblers. Men were more likely than women to gamble, as well as those who were struggling financially before the pandemic began.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"paragraph-block m-0 has-text-align-left container mx-auto\" >\n    The same study also found that, with live sporting events having been suspended at the very beginning of lockdown, increased revenue was reported on esports betting being that most events within this sector proceeded as normal.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"paragraph-block m-0 has-text-align-left container mx-auto\" >\n    Moreover, in May 2020, the BBC reported an all-time high in online search interest for online casinos, particularly in the cities of <strong>Hull<\/strong>, <strong>Stoke-on-Trent<\/strong>, and <strong>Bradford<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"current-market-landscape-market-share-and-key-industry-trends\" class=\"jump-link-heading\"  >Current Market Landscape, Market Share, and Key Industry Trends<\/h2>\n    \n\n<p class=\"paragraph-block m-0 has-text-align-left container mx-auto\" >\n    As COVID-related restrictions were lifted, people in most retail sectors began returning to their usual habits, and the size and value of the UK gambling market is now getting close to what it was before the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"rising-costs-consumer-behaviour-and-tighter-regulations\">\n        Rising Costs, Consumer Behaviour, and Tighter Regulations\n    <\/h3>\n    \n\n<p class=\"paragraph-block m-0 has-text-align-left container mx-auto\" >\n    However, the industry is not yet out of the woods, so to speak. Due to the <strong>current inflation<\/strong>, as well as the considerable increase in the cost of living, the UK gambling market is again having to adapt to a new normal. Said inflation, together with labour market shortages, are both causing problems for high street gambling businesses by driving up their costs, the latter of which are already struggling to make a decent profit.<\/p>\n\n<div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"wp-block-wis-blocks-desktop-mobile-media-block container\">\n  <figure class=\"desktop-mobile-media\">\n    \n      <picture class=\"desktop-mobile-media__picture\">\n                  <source media=\"(max-width: 576px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/RISING-COSTS-1.png\" \/>\n                          <source media=\"(min-width: 577px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/RISING-COSTS.png\" \/>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"desktop-mobile-media__img border-radius-md\" src=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/RISING-COSTS.png\" alt=\"Rising costs %\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1108\" height=\"432\"\/>\n              <\/picture>\n\n    \n        <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"paragraph-block m-0 has-text-align-left container mx-auto\" >\n    Moreover, a survey carried out by YouGov months before the current spike in energy costs indicated that <strong>18%<\/strong> of gamblers interviewed planned on taking a break to cope with increased expenses. Another <strong>32%<\/strong> said that they would decrease their usual gambling expenditures, while <strong>11%<\/strong> admitted that the increased cost of living was having a considerable impact on all areas of life.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"paragraph-block m-0 has-text-align-left container mx-auto\" >\n    In addition, the UK Gambling Act is due for a review by the government, who intend on introducing tighter, more restrictive measures for operators to follow to curb problematic gambling.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"shifting-strategies-uk-gambling-operators-target-recreational-customers-for-long-term-growth\">\n        Shifting Strategies: UK Gambling Operators Target Recreational Customers for Long-Term Growth\n    <\/h3>\n    \n\n<p class=\"paragraph-block m-0 has-text-align-left container mx-auto\" >\n    As a response to the above challenges, gambling operators are now shifting their marketing and acquisition strategies to attract more \u201crecreational customers\u201d who are motivated by entertainment and fun, rather than high stakes.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"paragraph-block m-0 has-text-align-left container mx-auto\" >\n    The main aim here is to potentially yield high margins while building sturdier customer loyalty over time. Recent statistics show that <strong>56%<\/strong> of UK gamblers have used smartphones for online gambling in the past year, with <strong>39%<\/strong> gambling at least once a week compared to <strong>30%<\/strong> who gamble monthly. Furthermore, <strong>36%<\/strong> of UK gamblers say they gamble for the enjoyment and entertainment it provides.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"paragraph-block m-0 has-text-align-left container mx-auto\" >\n    <strong>What Does the Future Hold for the Online UK Gambling Market?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"paragraph-block m-0 has-text-align-left container mx-auto\" >\n    With digital entertainment increasing in popularity, the online gambling market has the potential to expand and innovate, including through the use of AI and VR (Virtual Reality) technology.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"paragraph-block m-0 has-text-align-left container mx-auto\" >\n    The UK gambling industry plays a crucial role in the country\u2019s economy, with the online sector currently the main revenue generator. As such, the latter is poised for a projected takeover, particularly with the rise of new online bookmakers entering the market and multiple land-based venues being forced to close due to the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"paragraph-block m-0 has-text-align-left container mx-auto\" >\n    There are presently over <strong>175<\/strong> online bookmakers estimated to be in operation, and <strong>30 million<\/strong> gamblers registered in the UK. Out of these, <strong>10.5 million<\/strong> prefer gambling online rather than in physical betting shops. This shift mainly focuses on younger people, as older generations still appear to be largely distrustful of online operators. Young people also show a marked and increased familiarity with the internet and modern technology, including the use of mobile devices and smartphones.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"paragraph-block m-0 has-text-align-left container mx-auto\" >\n    Another principal factor to note here is that online bookmakers offer features that are not found at brick-and-mortar establishments, such as enhanced odds, bonuses, augmented gameplay, and tailored promotions.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"paragraph-block m-0 has-text-align-left container mx-auto\" >\n    Having said all this, with a predicted AGR (adjusted gross revenue) of <strong>5.20%<\/strong> by 2025, it seems safe to say that there will always be a market for land-based casinos.<\/p>\n\n<div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"wp-block-wis-blocks-desktop-mobile-media-block container\">\n  <figure class=\"desktop-mobile-media\">\n    \n      <picture class=\"desktop-mobile-media__picture\">\n                  <source media=\"(max-width: 576px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Infographics-mobile.png\" \/>\n                          <source media=\"(min-width: 577px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/uploads\/2023\/09\/tpp-infographic-desktop-2mb.jpg\" \/>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"desktop-mobile-media__img border-radius-md\" src=\"https:\/\/panalo88.net\/app\/uploads\/2023\/09\/tpp-infographic-desktop-2mb.jpg\" alt=\"Infographic desktop\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1108\" height=\"432\"\/>\n              <\/picture>\n\n    \n        <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sources\" class=\"jump-link-heading\"  >Sources<\/h2>\n    \n\n<div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-block\">\n    <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"container\">\n        <ol class=\"list-unstyled numbered\">\n                        <li class=\"list-item\">\n                <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__wrapper\">\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__icon\">\n                        <span class=\"list-item__number\">1.<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__text\">\n                                                <p>https:\/\/www.imarcgroup.com\/united-kingdom-online-gambling-market#:~:text=The%20United%20Kingdom%20online%20gambling,5.4%25%20during%202023%2D2028<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"list-item\">\n                <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__wrapper\">\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__icon\">\n                        <span class=\"list-item__number\">2.<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__text\">\n                                                <p>Data here taken from: https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/gambling-statistics#quick-overview<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"list-item\">\n                <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__wrapper\">\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__icon\">\n                        <span class=\"list-item__number\">3.<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__text\">\n                                                <p>https:\/\/www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk\/statistics-and-research\/publication\/statistics-on-participation-and-problem-gambling-for-the-year-to-sept-2022<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"list-item\">\n                <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__wrapper\">\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__icon\">\n                        <span class=\"list-item__number\">4.<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__text\">\n                                                <p>https:\/\/uktechnews.co.uk\/2022\/08\/17\/10-amazing-gambling-industry-statistics-in-the-uk\/<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"list-item\">\n                <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__wrapper\">\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__icon\">\n                        <span class=\"list-item__number\">5.<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__text\">\n                                                <p>https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/543361\/online-gambling-participation-united-kingdom-uk\/<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"list-item\">\n                <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__wrapper\">\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__icon\">\n                        <span class=\"list-item__number\">6.<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__text\">\n                                                <p>https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2021\/05\/210517083636.htm<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"list-item\">\n                <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__wrapper\">\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__icon\">\n                        <span class=\"list-item__number\">7.<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__text\">\n                                                <p>https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/uk-england-52633355<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"list-item\">\n                <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__wrapper\">\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__icon\">\n                        <span class=\"list-item__number\">8.<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__text\">\n                                                <p>https:\/\/store.mintel.com\/report\/uk-gambling-trends-market-report<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"list-item\">\n                <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__wrapper\">\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__icon\">\n                        <span class=\"list-item__number\">9.<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div   id="h6147l0wqf"    class=\"list-item__text\">\n                                                <p>https:\/\/industrywired.com\/the-future-of-the-gambling-industry-in-the-uk\/<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n                    <\/ol>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know? Did you know that the size of the online gambling market in the United Kingdom reached $7.8 billion (\u00a36,472,284,000.00) in 2022? It\u2019s true \u2013 and, according to leading researchers, this number is set to increase to an astounding $11.0 billion (\u00a39,132,090,000.00) by 2028. 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