WORKING FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE

The Gambling Business Group (the GBG) a not-for-profit Membership organisation with Members from all sectors of the UK gambling industry but primarily those focused on land-based gambling including:

 

Adult Gaming Centres (AGCs) Retail Betting Bingo
Family Entertainment Centres (FECs) Pub Retailers Gaming Machine Manufacturers
Gaming Machine Suppliers Finance Consultancy
Compliance Recruitment Legal

Our Members account for up to 70% of the UK’s land-based Gross Gaming Yield (GGY) making the GBG the most significant representation of Gambling Businesses in the UK. (Gross Gaming Yield is the total amount of all bets or stakes made and the price of all chances sold, less the value of all winnings and prizes due).

Collectively we have the common goal of being the respected voice for cross-sector land-based gambling, with social responsibility at the heart of everything that we do.

GBG VALUES

  • Doing the Right Thing: The GBG acts with honesty, integrity and accountability.
  • Collaboration: The GBG works with its Members, other industry stakeholders and regulators to protect consumers and the industry’s reputation and uphold the licensing objectives.
  • Innovation: The GBG is an innovative and creative organisation.
  • Transparency: The GBG ensures openness, inclusivity and clarity in its communications and actions.
  • Adaptability: The GBG is flexible and embraces change quickly.
  • Progressive: The GBG is committed to continuous improvement.

LAND-BASED GAMBLING INDUSTRY FACTS

  • In March 2024 there were 8,329 premises down from 12,307 in 2011.
  • Land-based gambling Gross Gambling Yield in 2023/24 was less than in 2008/09.
  • he most recent Gambling Commission research found the most popular in-person gambling activities are buying tickets for a National Lottery draw (31%) buying tickets for other charity lotteries (16%) and buying a scratchcard (13%).
  • The in-person gambling participation rate is 29% falling to 18% when lottery draw only players are removed.
  • Problem gambling rates remain statistically stable (between 0.3 – 0.7%) according to the APMS and Health Surveys for England.

This document expands on these facts about licensed land-based gambling in our towns and on our high street.

LET’S WORK TOGETHER

The GBG is a not-for-profit Membership organisation with Members from all sectors of the UK gambling industry but primarily those focused on land-based gambling. We have a common goal of being the respected voice for cross-sector land-based gambling,
with social responsibility at the heart of everything that we do.

If you think you have a problem with gambling or know someone who might need help or support, you can contact the 24/7 confidential National Gambling Helpline run by GamCare on 0808 8020 133 or via Live Chat