
iGaming Daily Ep 618: Dissecting the UK Gambling Commission's 2024 Survey
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Oct 6, 2025 Ted Orme-Claye, SBC News Editor and expert in gambling data analysis, joins to break down the UK Gambling Commission's 2024 Survey. He discusses the significant increase in sample size to nearly 20,000, enhancing accuracy in gambling prevalence data. Key topics include participation rates in online versus retail gambling, and the profiles of at-risk gamblers. Ted also clarifies discrepancies in problem gambling statistics compared to other surveys and emphasizes the importance of transparent communication regarding these findings.
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Sample Size Doubled For Accuracy
- The UKGC doubled the survey sample to ~19,700 to reduce margin of error and improve accuracy.
- Ted says a larger sample helps inform policy amid intense regulatory debate.
Lottery Drives Participation Numbers
- Lottery play dominates UK gambling prevalence and skews headline participation figures.
- Excluding national lottery-only players cuts reported annual gamblers from 60% to 41%.
Online Betting Overtakes Retail
- Online betting participation is growing while retail participation declines.
- Ted links this trend to broader industry GGY shifts showing online growth and retail decline.
