Story perspectives

UK Gamblers Spend £150.8M on Leisure, Charity Involved

1/10/2025

43 3

Summary

Story summary

UK gamblers allocate 10.69% of their monthly leisure budget to gambling, amounting to £150.8 million from April 2023 to April 2024.
Gambling is the fifth largest leisure expense, following food delivery and media subscriptions.
High-value gamblers spend 42.15% of their budget on gambling, averaging £191 monthly.
Many gamblers engage in charitable giving, with over a third contributing to causes.
Gambling spending often coexists with other leisure activities, with McDonald's as the preferred food delivery option.

1 of 1

Story summary

UK gamblers allocate 10.69% of their monthly leisure budget to gambling, amounting to £150.8 million from April 2023 to April 2024.
Gambling is the fifth largest leisure expense, following food delivery and media subscriptions.
High-value gamblers spend 42.15% of their budget on gambling, averaging £191 monthly.
Many gamblers engage in charitable giving, with over a third contributing to causes.
Gambling spending often coexists with other leisure activities, with McDonald's as the preferred food delivery option.