The UK Casino Landscape

A breakdown of the casino landscape in 2018

SPEND STATISTICS 2018

Gambling is a huge part of British culture today, with millions of us heading to casinos every year to try our luck at poker, blackjack, roulette, and more. But how much do the British public actually spend in casinos?

Armed with the latest gambling industry data, we delve into the nitty-gritty to discover the facts behind the figures, with some surprising results for UK casino spending in 2018. 

REGIONAL GAMBLING STATISTICS IN 2018

Discover where the nation's biggest gamblers are with our casino statistics. Is London the betting capital? Or do Northerners enjoy more than the occasional flutter? We break down the nation's gambling hotspots to see which region comes out on top.

DATA ON HOW MUCH UK CASINOS WON IN 2018

The house always wins - but how much exactly? Our gambling data explains how much UK casinos take home every year – the answer may surprise you.

UK HOUSEHOLD & GAMBLING SPENDING COMPARED

And if you enjoy a few pints at the weekend, you might not want to hear how many you could buy with the amount we spend in casinos every year...

The average household spends £8.70 on booze every week, and £5.60 per week on our beloved pets - but how does that compare to what we spend in casinos?

Check out our gambling statistics and you’ll discover some insights about the UK casino landscape that will fascinate, entertain, and even shock you today.


spend in casinos vs household expenditure

Casino
Winnings

Regional Stats

Select a region to see the breakdown.

gambling trends

We found that by the end of 2018 casino attendance dropped 10.42% from November 2018.

attendance by region (m)

apr 2015 - mar 2016
apr 2016 - mar 2017
apr 2017 - mar 2018