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UKGC: Statistics on Participation and Problem Gambling for the Year to September 2022
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has released its latest gambling participation and prevalence survey, which covers data for the year to September 2022.
The data released is based on the Gambling Commission’s quarterly telephone survey conducted by Yonder Consulting. A nationally representative sample of 4018 adults aged 16 and over were interviewed via telephone in December 2021, March 2022, June 2022 and September 2022.
Overall participation in any gambling activity remained statistically stable at 44%, compared to the same period in 2021, while nearing pre-pandemic levels of 47%.
In-person gambling participation rate significantly increased to 27%, although this figure remains below pre-pandemic levels. As for online gambling participation, the rate has increased to 27% as well, continuing its long-term trend, leading to the highest rate ever recorded.
The report further shows the overall problem gambling rate was 0.3%, the same as in September 2021. The problem gambling rate among young people, aged between 16 and 24, was 1.4%, compared to just 0.4% a year earlier. However, given a sample size of 293, the change was not deemed statistically significant by some parties.
The rate of people experiencing moderate harm was 1.1%, up from 0.7% a year earlier. Meanwhile, 1.8% of people experienced low-level harm, compared to 1.9% the previous year; meaning the overall harm level was 3.2%, up from 2.9% in 2021. For people between the ages of 16-24, the overall rate of harm was 6.7%, compared to 4.9% last year. In terms of gender, the problem gambling rate for males was 0.4%, and 0.1% for females.
The National Lottery, where the proportion of respondents who had played rose from 26.5% to 28.7%, appeared to drive growth in the overall gambling rate. The portion of respondents who had played non-lottery games was stable at 28.4%.
There was also a statistically significant growth in online gambling in general, driven by online slots, where the percentage of people who had played rose from 3.4% to 4.6%. There were also statistically significant increases in the use of in-person slot machines, gaming machines at bookmakers such as FOBTs and bingo. However, there was a decrease in sports betting, from 5.6% to 4.5%.
The portion of people who gambled more regularly also increased after a sharp drop in previous surveys. In total, 26.6% of people had gambled in the four weeks prior to the survey, up from 23.9%, but still below the 34.9% from 2019.
Following two years of disruption and restriction as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, overall gambling participation remains lower than pre-covid levels. Latest data for 2022 indicates that people are starting to return to in-person activities including bingo, horse races and dog racing. However, in-person participation rates remain below pre-pandemic levels.
According to the UKGC, there have been differences observed by age group in terms of those returning to in-person activities, with the in-person participation rate for 16 to 24-year-olds closest to their pre-pandemic rate.
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Eagerly anticipated release now confirmed following a highly successful exclusivity period with Rush Street Interactive
Play’n GO has today announced the official US release of its hit title Colt Lightning Firestorm, following a three-week period of exclusivity with Rush Street Interactive brands BetRivers and SugarHouse.
Colt Lightning Firestorm was released in Europe and other jurisdictions in May 2024, and its release in the US comes with much fanfare following the game’s rave reviews in its short exclusivity period. The game is a sequel to the wildly popular Colt Lightning game which was released early last year, and indications at this stage suggest that this sequel may prove even more successful.
This announcement sees Colt Lightning Firestorm available to players in each state and operator with whom Play’n GO is licensed. Play’n GO first entered the online casino market in the US in 2022, and has reiterated its commitment to becoming active in every regulated market around the world.
Magnus Olsson, Chief Commercial Officer at Play’n GO said: “We’re excited to unveil Colt Lightning Firestorm to the wider online casino gaming community in the US, and have been very pleased to see its strong performance during its exclusivity period with Rush Street Interactive. We had high hopes for the game following the success of its predecessor, and we’re confident that these robust results will continue now that the game is available to an even bigger audience.”
Esports entertainment company BLAST has announced plans to host two popular esports events in Singapore in 2024 and 2025.
BLAST will bring both world-class Counter-Strike and Dota 2 tournaments to the heart of Southeast Asia, marking a major step in Singapore’s emergence as an esports and gaming hub. Supported by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), these high-profile events will bring the world’s best esports teams and players from all across the world to compete in Singapore.
BLAST has teamed up with AEG Presents Asia, one of the world’s largest live entertainment entities to bring these events to Singapore. The partnership forms part of BLAST’s ambition to create the best esports experiences by working closely with premier destinations and the biggest and best live entertainment partners.
More than half of global esports views (57%) are estimated to come from the Asia Pacific region, 47% more than any other region in the world with the global market valued at $1.6 billion.
By bringing the top-tier Counter-Strike and Dota 2 tournaments to Singapore, BLAST aims
to attract global esports talent, foster local growth, and elevate Singapore’s status as a destination for world-class esports entertainment.
James Woollard, Director of Market Development at BLAST, said: “We are incredibly excited to bring two of the biggest esports titles to this vibrant destination. Over the coming 18 months, Singapore will become a major hub for esports in Southeast Asia, and with the support of the Singapore Tourism Board, we look forward to delivering unforgettable experiences for fans while helping to build a thriving esports ecosystem in the region. Bringing the first BLAST arena event to Singapore is an exciting first step in this journey. The World Final will see the world’s best Counter-Strike players and teams fighting for a $1,000,000 total prize pool.”
Ms Ong Ling Lee, Executive Director, Sports and Wellness, Singapore Tourism Board, said, “We are excited to host the BLAST Premier World Final and the BLAST Dota Slam in Singapore. The Counter-Strike event marks the first BLAST-branded event in Southeast Asia and the inaugural Counter-Strike tournament series in the region, solidifying Singapore’s position as a world-class esports destination. We are confident that the international participants and their legions of fans will have a memorable experience in Singapore, immersing themselves in the diverse and dynamic offerings of our city.”
The World Final 2024 will take place from 30th October – 3rd November and will be the first BLAST event to take place in Singapore, followed by the BLAST Dota Slam in 2025. The World Final will be the biggest Counter-Strike event to take place in Singapore, where the world’s best eight Counter-Strike teams will compete for a massive prize pool of $1,000,000 and the chance to claim bragging rights as the best team around.
Qualified World Final teams: NAVI, Team Spirit, Team Vitality, FaZe Clan and G2 Esports.
Fans can sign-up for the pre-sale window by registering with BLAST.tv, where they will also receive updates and information on tickets.
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