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"Which of the following have you bet on in the past 12 months?"
Key Takeaways
The most popular betting activity in the UK is online sports betting, with over half of respondents (53.2%) placing bets online or through apps. This preference highlights the growing accessibility and convenience of digital platforms. The lottery follows as the second most common activity, attracting 37.5% of participants, emphasizing its longstanding appeal as a low-cost, widely available form of gambling. Online slots, capturing 30.8%, rank third, showcasing the influence of visually engaging and easily accessible gaming options.
In contrast, in-person betting activities, such as casino card games (14.8%) and table games like roulette or craps (10.8%), show significantly lower participation. This disparity reflects the shift toward online platforms and the changing preferences of younger audiences. Additionally, casual betting, such as sporting events among friends (24.9%) or card games at home (14.2%), retains a modest share, indicating a preference for social interaction in specific contexts.
For further insights, explore sports betting frequency in the UK, rise of live sports betting in the UK, motivations for sports betting in the UK.
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