The U.K. Gambling Commission (UKGC) has released its comprehensive response to the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) following the OSR’s review of the Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB).
Key Highlights from the Response
The UKGC’s response outlines:
- Progress made since the GSGB’s launch
- Planned actions aligned with OSR’s nine recommendations
- A timeline for delivery of improvements
- Reflections on how GSGB data is being used by stakeholders nearly a year after the first annual report
GSGB Usage and Impact
Since the release of the first official statistics:
- The GSGB hub has attracted over 5,000 users
- The raw data was published via the UK Data Service in February 2025 and downloaded nearly 50 times in its first month
- The data has been featured in multiple external studies
- The GSGB team has published supplementary tables and two deep dive reports to enhance understanding of gambling behaviours
UKGC Welcomes OSR Recognition
The Commission expressed appreciation for the OSR’s acknowledgment of the GSGB’s development and its growing value in tracking gambling trends across Great Britain.
“We’re pleased the OSR has recognized the strides made in establishing the GSGB as a robust statistical resource,” said a UKGC spokesperson.
“This feedback helps us refine our approach and ensure the data continues to serve researchers, policymakers, and the public.”
What’s Next
Implementation of the OSR’s recommendations is already underway. Many of the improvements will be reflected in the second annual GSGB report, scheduled for release in October 2025.
