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Gambling spends in the UK
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OnlineCasinos.co.uk, the UK-based site, has released a study which details the UK average household expenditure and comparing this with average spends within in-house Casinos. ‘Drop and Win Data’ has been collected from The Gambling Commission and analysed against household expenditures and other lifestyle and cultural spends such as holidays, drinks and charitable costs.
Household Expenditure
OnlineCasinos.co.uk uncovered that £6,282,066,387 was spent in in-house Casinos between November 2017 and October 2018, with the weekly average spend in in-house Casinos being £6.28 per household. This data shows that on average the British public is spending more on in-house Casinos than they are on their pets and medicines.
Product | Amount Spent per Week |
Casinos |
£6.28 |
Medicines, prescriptions and healthcare products |
2.10 |
Cigarettes |
2.60 |
Telephone account |
4.10 |
Rail and tube fares |
4.30 |
Footwear |
4.80 |
Non-alcoholic drinks |
4.90 |
House Maintenance |
5.00 |
Pets and pet food |
5.60 |
Education Fees |
8.20 |
Alcoholic drinks bought |
8.70 |
Paul Sunnucks of OnlineCasinos.co.uk says:
“As surprising as it may seem, gambling is a huge part of British family life — together, more than £6 billion in casinos in a single year. As a weekly average, we spend £6.28 on casinos per household. That’s more than we do on medicines (£2.10), phone bills (£4.10), the commute (£4.30), and even our own pets (£5.60)”.
Casino Winnings
While so many members of the public are spending money on a weekly basis in the Casino, the Casino industry is taking significant earnings.
Region | Winnings Kept |
High-end London |
£151,939,466 |
Other London |
£334,269,915 |
Midlands and Wales |
£100,974,557 |
North |
£111,914,429 |
Scotland |
£31,718,061 |
South |
£79,730,418 |
Total winnings: |
£810,546,846 |
The total winnings equate to over nine times the salary of the highest paid footballer, who is paid £81,900,000 per year.
Regional Spends and Alternate Options
The British public put a staggering amount of money into the in-house Casino industry which could be spent on other things, maybe even a trip to the famous Las Vegas.
Research has found the number of pints, the number of flights to Las Vegas, Nevada and the number of homeless beds that could be paid for for the night, instead of the money being spent in in-house Casinos.
Region | Total spend | Amount of nights in homeless shelters | Amount of pints per region | Amount of return adult flights to Las Vegas |
High-end London |
£1,851,877,574 |
370375514.8 |
617292524.7 |
3940165.051 |
Other London |
£2,348,060,145 |
469612029 |
782686715 |
4995872.649 |
Midlands and Wales |
£670,835,642 |
134167128.4 |
670835642 |
1427309.877 |
North |
£724,990,229 |
144998045.8 |
241663409.7 |
1542532.402 |
Scotland |
£195,232,681 |
39046536.2 |
65077560.33 |
415388.683 |
South |
491,070,116 |
98214023.2 |
163690038.7 |
1044830.034 |
Attendance Figures
OnlineCasinos.co.uk found that by the end of 2018 physical casino attendance dropped 10.42% from November 2017.
Apr 2015 – Mar 2016 |
Apr 2016 – Mar 2017 |
Apr 2017 – Mar 2018 |
|
Scotland | 1.61 million | 1.5 million | 1.45 million |
The North | 5.18 million | 4.94 million | 5 million |
The South | 3.75 million | 3.83 million | 3.72 million |
Wales and The Midlands | 3.75 million | 3.83 million | 3.72 million |
London | 6.4 million | 6.02 million | 5.89 million |
Paul Sunnucks of OnlineCasinos.co.uk says that although there is a drop in attendance to physical casinos, there is going to be a rise in those playing online:
“The number of players using real-world casinos has dropped steadily since 2015, falling as sharply as 10.2% since last November. Although attendance is falling, more and more British gamblers are enjoying the online casino experience from the comfort of their own homes.”
About OnlineCasinos.co.uk:
OnlineCasinos.co.uk provides trusted, independent reviews of all the major online casinos available in the UK. We have a passion for gambling and know what a great online casino should be. OnlineCasinos.co.uk only reviews gambling sites that operate under the strict regulation of the following regulatory bodies in the UK.
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NOVOMATIC celebrates the grand opening of Spielbank Rostock
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Grand opening with guests from politics, business, and media
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An evening full of highlights and entertainment
At 4 p.m., the doors opened to the public for an evening filled with highlights, culinary delights, and premium entertainment. Musical performances by the Rostock band 4FUN and pianist Maximilian Kraft ensured a lively atmosphere and added the perfect finishing touch to a festive night.
“With the new Spielbank Rostock, we have created an experience that goes far beyond traditional gaming. This project perfectly reflects our philosophy of combining technology, design, and entertainment at the highest level – while embracing responsibility and innovation, all with a regional touch. From the very first night, we wanted to offer our guests an open and welcoming atmosphere that invites interaction, conversation, and celebration,” emphasized Thomas Fritz, Managing Director of Spielbanken MV GmbH & Co. KG.
A special highlight of the evening was the official opening of the new BOLD event area – a spacious club with a contemporary bar and lounge atmosphere designed to host live entertainment, themed evenings, show programs, and poker tournaments with up to ten tables.
Modern gaming at the highest level
As the only casino in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern to combine classic table games and modern electronic gaming, Spielbank Rostock offers a premium gaming experience. Guests can enjoy four Roulette tables, two Blackjack and two Poker tables, as well as a modern gaming floor of more than 1,300 m² featuring around 130 NOVOMATIC electronic gaming terminals of the latest generation.
The venue also sets new standards in sustainability and technology. In addition to the advanced thermal insulation, the waste warmth generated by the gaming terminals is used to heat the building, while a state-of-the-art photovoltaic system on the roof contributes to its overall energy efficiency.
The innovative NOVOVISION casino management system was implemented as the new operational business backbone that ensures the highest security standards in the areas of player protection and compliance, including automated checks against the nationwide OASIS exclusion database. All 130 electronic gaming machines and jackpots, the cash handling via TITO, the access system and player management as well as all business processes and the entire AML monitoring are centrally managed via NOVOVISION.
A strong regional driver for economy and tourism
With a total investment of around EUR 8.9 million and up to 90 new staff, Spielbank Rostock is not only the largest and most modern casino in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern but also an important tourism and economic catalyst for the region.
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BETBY ENHANCES ESPORTS BETTING EXPERIENCE WITH EXPANDED TOP-TIER PLAYER PROPS COVERAGE
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BETBY, the leading provider of innovative sportsbook solutions, has further strengthened its esports portfolio by expanding its player props coverage across the most popular competitive gaming titles: Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, League of Legends, and Valorant.
The update extends to both pre-match and live betting, introducing a variety of new markets that add depth to the esports betting experience. Among the highlights are new player performance markets such as total kills available across all four titles, total headshots for Counter-Strike 2, or most kills for Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and League of Legends.
These markets bring a new dimension to esports betting, allowing users to follow individual performance metrics and in-game outcomes in real time. By covering both live and pre-match events, BETBY ensures that its partners can deliver an immersive experience at every stage of competition.
This enhancement follows a series of updates that have reinforced BETBY’s position as a tier-one esports content provider. Over the past twelve months, BETBY’s work in esports has been recognised with six industry awards, reflecting growing recognition of the supplier’s esports excellence and contribution to shaping the future of the esports betting ecosystem.
Kirill Nekrasov, Head of Sportsbook Product at BETBY, commented: “Esports audiences are incredibly engaged and data-savvy, they follow players and statistics as closely as the matches themselves. By expanding our player props coverage across major titles, we’re giving operators the ability to offer users a more granular and dynamic betting experience, both before the match and live in-play. Combined with our already launched H2H markets across all top-tier titles and MVP offerings for major tournaments, this update further strengthens our position as a leading B2B esports solutions provider.”
To find out more about BETBY’s cutting-edge sportsbook solution visit booth 4045 during SiGMA Central Europe. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with BETBY’s team, and discover how the supplier’s solutions and services can be their winning aspect for their iGaming project.
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The presentation will be held in English by Kambi’s CEO Werner Becher and CFO David Kenyon and can be accessed using the links below. After the presentation there will be the opportunity to ask questions.
Webcast: If you wish to participate via webcast please use the link below. Via the webcast you are able to ask written questions. :edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/qrrugvox
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