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UKGC reports online gambling GGY rises 12% to £1.46bn in Q1

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The UK Gambling Commission reported that online gambling generated £1.46bn in gross gambling yield in Britain from April to June 2024, up 12% year on year. Slots GGY increased 10% to £642m, while real-event betting GGY rose 16% to £625m. The commission said it is reviewing how some products are categorised, which could shift figures between verticals but should not affect overall totals.

Operators can track Britain’s online gambling performance while accounting for possible shifts in vertical classifications.

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