"Gambling in the UK isn't just a pastime - it's a cultural fixture that touches millions of people across different age groups and regions. Whether it's buying a lottery ticket, placing a sports bet, or trying luck online, betting habits offer insight into how people spend their leisure time and how the industry is evolving under changing technology and regulation. Participation trends across the country"
"Recent surveys show that nearly half of UK adults have gambled in some form in the past month, with about 48% reporting participation in the last four weeks. When you exclude people who only bought lottery tickets, around 28-30% took part in other gambling activities like betting or instant games. These figures have been remarkably stable in recent years, suggesting a consistent core audience for gambling overall. Online play remains significant: about 38% of adults gambled online in the last four weeks,"
Approximately 48% of UK adults gambled in the past month, with 28–30% engaging in non‑lottery activities. Online gambling reached about 38% participation, dropping to roughly 17% when lottery‑only play is excluded. Highest participation beyond lottery play occurs among adults aged 25–44, particularly men, while digital platforms have increased access for younger adults. Gambling accounts for around 10–11% of an average gambler's monthly leisure budget (about £390). Betting and gaming receipts rose to approximately £1.78 billion, driven by growth in both remote and in‑person betting, indicating robust consumer demand.
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