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UKGC released NatCen survey results from 5,191 adults
UKGC released a survey conducted by NatCen between January and April 2024.
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is an executive, non-departmental public body of the Government of the United Kingdom, responsible for regulating gambling and supervising gaming law in Great Britain.
The Commission submitted a report from NatCen, the National Centre for Social Research, which is a registered charity and the largest independent social research institute in the UK, founded in 1969.
According to the report collected from 5,191 adults between January and April 2024, 48% of respondents engaged in some form of gambling activity in the past four weeks. 21% participated in only lottery draws, including both the National Lottery and various charity lottery draws. When excluding these lottery-only players, the general image of gamblers is being changed. The highest participation rate is from males aged 35 to 44.
Online gambling was reported by 38% of respondents, but this rate falls to 16% when lottery-only players are excluded. In addition to lotteries, the most popular gambling activities included scratchcards, betting, and online instant-win games. This data provides insight into current gambling trends and highlights shifts in participation patterns among different demographics.
Earlier this year, UKGC submitted its new regulation on safer gambling. A light-touch financial vulnerability check will be used in the gaming industry to protect players from gambling beyond their means. The checks apply to all online gambling players who have a monthly net deposit of £500.
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What does UKGC stand for?
UKGC stands for the UK Gambling Commission, a regulatory body responsible for regulating gambling and supervising gaming law in Great Britain.
What does NatCen do?
NatCen is the National Centre for Social Research, which is a registered charity and the largest independent social research institute in the UK, founded in 1969.
What does the recent NatCen survey report cover?
The NatCen survey, conducted between January and April 2024 and released by the UKGC, provides data on gambling behaviors among 5,191 adults. It highlights trends and shifts in gambling participation over this period.
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