Sports betting participation in Great Britain 2024, by sport

Published by Statista Research Department, Apr 22, 2025

When surveyed between July and October 2024, it was found that seven percent of adults in Great Britain had bet on live football in the past four weeks. This was nearly double the share of adults who had bet on live horse or dog racing. 

Participation in sports betting in Great Britain as of October 2024, by type of sport

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Release date

February 2025

Region

United Kingdom (Great Britain)

Survey time period

July to October 2024

Number of respondents

4,675 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

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sports betting participation in the past four weeks; includes bets made online or in person

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