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Analysis of play among British online gamblers on slots and other casino-style games, Summary of report

Author: D. Forrest & I. McHale Published: March 2018
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Summary

This report by Geofutures analyses the geographic patterns and characteristics of licensed betting offices (LBOs) with gambling machines in Great Britain.

Topics covered

  • spending and losses by online slots and casino game players
  • stake sizes and frequency of play
  • patterns of high-loss gambling behaviour

Key findings

Most players spent modest amounts and the majority of stakes were under £1, similar to offline gambling. A small proportion of players gambled very frequently.
High-loss players showed varied patterns, with many incurring large losses over just 5 to 10 days rather than daily play. This highlights the need to monitor intermittent heavy gambling.

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