Gross gambling yield of the gambling industry in Great Britain 2015-2022, by sector

Gross Gambling Yield (GGY) refers to the amount retained by gambling operators after the payment of winnings prior to operating cost deductions. During the period April 2021 to March 2022, the GGY of non-remote Arcades was 278.31 million British pounds. This shows an increase from the previous period's total of 258.07 million.

Increase in online gambling

Interest in remote and online gambling have risen in recent years, as reflected in these sectors' gross gambling yield. Within the past decade, the number of new players registering online has quadrupled. For remote betting alone, GGY in this sector reached approximately 32.65 billion British pounds in 2022.

Demographics

Gambling participation in Great Britain is slightly higher among males and the prevalence of problem gamblers tends to be between the ages of 35 and 44. Online gambling advertisements have been very common, with 29 percent of youths aged 11 to 16 stating they notice these more than once a week.