UK Gambling Market Sees 21% Growth in Online GGY in Q3
The UK Gambling Commission has released Q3 figures, showing significant growth in online gambling revenue. Online gross gambling yield (GGY) for the period reached £1.54 billion ($1.91 billion), marking a 21% increase compared to the same quarter last year. The total number of bets and spins also hit a new high, rising 8% to 25.9 billion.
Slots Drive Online Growth
Slot gaming remains a key contributor to the sector’s expansion. Slot GGY increased by 15% to £709 million, with the total number of spins rising 9% to 23.9 billion.
The average slot session length increased slightly to 18 minutes, while the number of sessions lasting over an hour grew by 6% to 10.4 million. Despite this rise, longer play sessions accounted for only 6% of total sessions—1% less than last year.
The number of active online gambling accounts also saw a 10% increase, averaging 4.4 million per month.
Real Event Betting Hits Highest Level Since 2021
Real event betting experienced a notable 38% jump in GGY, reaching £647 million—the highest figure recorded since Q2 2021. However, the total number of bets placed declined by 7%, and active monthly accounts fell by 3%.
The land-based betting sector also showed an upward trend, with GGY from licensed betting operators increasing by 5% to £592 million. However, total bets and spins in retail gambling fell by 4% to 3.1 billion.
The Gambling Commission has clarified that these figures represent approximately 80% of the UK gambling market rather than the entire industry.