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Gambling Commission completes UK illegal online gambling research series

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The Gambling Commission published the fourth and final report in its UK research series on illegal online gambling. The regulator said estimating the market’s size is difficult because reliable data are lacking and calculations require assumptions; it found no evidence of sustained growth in participation where data are available. The Commission said it will continue research, data collection and enforcement work.

The findings inform operators and regulators about evidence gaps and reported trends in the UK illegal online market.

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UKGC publishes research into illegal lotteries and raffles on social media

The UKGC said on 13 August 2026 that it had published research into consumer participation in illegal lotteries and raffles run by individuals on social media. It commissioned Yonder Consulting to conduct a three-stage study after reports of suspected illegal draws on TikTok increased in 2025 compared with 2024.

New research from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), announced on 13 August 2026, examines consumer behaviour around illegal lotteries and raffles that individuals promote through social media. TikTok is the main platform covered, though Facebook and Instagram also feature. The work was assigned to Yonder Consulting, which carried out a three-stage mixed-methods project, according to a blog post written by Rupam Jagota, the regulator's Research and Impact Manager.

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