This blog explains the UK gambling market with official numbers: how much is staked and kept, who gambles, how it is taxed and regulated, and what the latest surveys say about harm. Every article cites its primary sources and labels the period each figure covers.
There are no offers, rankings or sign-up links here. 40 articles published so far, grouped by topic below.
Gross gambling yield, premises and machines from the Gambling Commission's official statistics.
Who takes part in gambling across Great Britain, with a closer look at Scotland.
Stakes, yield, sessions and accounts in the online casino sector.
HMRC duty receipts and how gambling taxes work.
Stake limits, licensing and enforcement explained with the numbers.
Gambling harm, problem gambling scores and where help is available.
The National Lottery and society lotteries: sales, prizes and good causes.
Online and high-street betting, by sport, plus the racing levy.
Betting shops, arcades, casinos, bingo halls and gaming machines.
The listed groups and suppliers behind the British market.