The UK Gambling Commission have reported a 7% growth in the British betting and gaming space through the first quarter of 2025.
British Gambling Market On The Rise With 7% Growth In Q1 2025
Data for January-March – which covers 80% of licensed operators in the United Kingdom – showed a 7% increase in online casino betting from 2024.
British Gambling Market Reports 7% Growth In Q1 2025 British Gambling Market Reports 7% Growth In Q1 2025 British Gambling Market Reports 7% Growth In Q1 2025Betway’s Head of Global Communications and PR told ABC News: “Obviously for bookmakers, it was a Cheltenham to remember.
“It’s very rare that so many well fancied shots get beaten, so there was definitely no moaning from our side.”
Retail Betting Continues To Decline As Online Wagering Increases
Retail wagering fell by 3% to £554 million and spins fell by 5% to £3.1 billion as punters opted for online sports betting apps instead, which is a trend expected to continue as time moves on.
British Gambling Market Reports 7% Growth In Q1 2025Online Slots Make Up 47% Of GGY In Q1 2025
Even though spins fell, slots still accounted for 47% of online GGY in Q1 and the £689 million in slots revenue is 11% more than in the same period last year.
British Gambling Market Reports 7% Growth In Q1 2025During the fourth quarter of 2024, it was online slots that enjoyed the biggest growth with an 11% increase as spins rose by 6% to £23.4 billion.
The average number of monthly active accounts in that period grew by 6% to 4.5 million, reaching an all-time high.
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