Gross gambling yield of the gambling industry in Great Britain 2015-2020, by sector

Gross Gambling Yield (GGY) refers to the amount retained by gambling operators after the payment of winnings prior to operating cost deductions. From April 2020 to September 2020, the GGY of non-remote Arcades was 104.68 million British pounds. This shows a drop from the previous period, most likely as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Increase in online gambling

Interest in remote and online gambling have risen in recent years, as reflected in these sectors' gross gambling yield. Within four years, the number of new players registering online has quadrupled. For remote betting alone, GGY in this sector reached approximately 2.3 billion British pounds in 2020. After the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that year, figures were expected to drop even for remote sectors due to restrictions on large gatherings such as sporting events.

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.