In Person and Online Gambling has Risen but Problem Gambling Figures Remain Low

According to the latest figures published by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) in-person and online gambling in the UK has risen but in comparison, but gambling-related problems remain stable, compared to last year.

Yonder Consulting held its latest phone survey for the UKGC based on 4,018 adults above the age of 16 between December 2021 and March, June, and September 2022.

Gambling Participation Remains Low

Although due to the covid response, gambling participation still remains lower than figures published before 2020. The figures show in-person gambling like playing slots, the National Lottery, and instant win games have increased after major restrictions were forced on the nation as the pandemic hit. Shops, betting outlets, and casino and bingo halls closed their doors for the best part of the year saw people gravitate towards online gambling activities.

According to the data, the growth in online gambling increased in the UK. In the last four weeks, in-person gambling increased by 27% while online gambling rose by 27% also. Although the figures rose in both sectors, they remain lower than pre-pandemic figures.

After the easing of Covid restrictions, it was inevitable gambling in person would increase as shops, bingo halls, and casinos reopened, however, gambling-related harm had remained low despite an uptake in gambling.

Instant Win Games are Popular

Instant Win games have always been attractive to players, this sector had seen the highest increase in participation, but the trend in instant win games may soon change.

This week the National Lottery operator Camelot removed two of its popular instant win games, Monopoly and Scrabble in a bid to diminish the attraction to a younger audience. Two more games, Winter Wonderlines and Fruity Bingo