UK
Bonus guideThe figures
The Gambling Commission published its annual industry statistics on 17 September 2026, covering April 2025 to March 2026.
The main measure is gross gambling yield (GGY): the money operators keep after paying out winnings.
| Measure | 2025-26 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|
| Total GGY, including lotteries | £17.5 billion | up 4.4% |
| Total GGY, excluding lotteries | £13.2 billion | up 4.7% |
| Online casino, betting and bingo GGY | £8.3 billion | up 6.9% |
| Land-based arcades, betting, bingo and casinos GGY | £4.9 billion | up 1.1% |
| Licensed gambling premises | 8,081 | down 2.0% |
| Betting shops | 5,617 | down 3.6% |
What it shows
Online gambling keeps growing faster than land-based gambling, while the number of betting shops keeps falling.
Published 21 October 2026. Editorial information for adults in Great Britain, not gambling advice or a recommendation of any operator.
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