One in 12 UK adults 'gambled online in past month'

2007-03-01 15:53:23

Almost eight per cent of UK adults gambled online during the past month, new figures have revealed.

The research released by the UK Gambling Commission shows that the popularity of online gambling shows no signs of easing up, with online lotteries especially popular.

Around five per cent of respondents to the survey said they had gambled on the lottery within the last month, though even discounting such factors six per cent of adults still said they had wagered online during February.

Of the eight per cent figure, 5.2 per cent used computers, 2.2 per cent mobile phones and 1.7 per cent digital television.

"This new series is an important part of the Commission's monitoring. The figures reflect the uptake of new technology with people choosing to gamble via the internet as well as through mobile phones and interactive television," said Peter Dean.


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