UKGC Data Reveals Covid Impact On UK Gambling Trends
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UKGC data shows that active players declined in all but one vertical in May. Real event betting has decreased by 24 percent. Land-based locations have recently been able to reopen pursuant to COVID-19.
UKGC data shows that online betting activity has fallen, while total bets have remained stable. Slots gross gambling yield grew to £211 million between April and May. The number of active players declined 5 percent and the number online slots sessions lasting more than an hour declined by 1 percent.
Operators are expected to stick to the stronger recommendations offered during the initial shutdown. UKGC plans to continue monitoring any pandemic risks, monitoring and publishing key data, assisting the industry with the reopening of land-based locations, and taking additional steps to protect customers.
