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GAMSTOP tracks self-exclusion registrations across online gambling platforms. Young adults aged 16 to 24 accounted for 24% of new sign-ups in the second half of 2024, up 31% year-on-year.[1][2][3]
Registrants often choose the five-year exclusion period; 48% selected this maximum duration. New 5-year auto-renewal option extends protection without manual renewal, based on user feedback.[2][3]
Awareness spreads through word-of-mouth among youth. Total registrations since 2018 reach 532,484, over 1% of UK adults. Major events like UEFA Euro drive spikes alongside seasonal rises after horse racing festivals.[1][3]
By Region
Hull leads with 1.5% of local population on GAMSTOP, followed by Teesside and Sunderland at 1.4% each. Doncaster and Blackpool rank in top five for highest proportions.[2]
High rates link to dense gambling establishments. Under-25s dominate new registrants in these areas, where problem gambling risks concentrate among youth seeking self-exclusion from slots, sports betting, and casino sites. What patterns emerge in your region?[1][2]
By Vertical
Sports betting yields drove 16% Gross Gambling Yield increase per UKGC data, fuelling self-exclusions among 16-24-year-olds.[1] This vertical attracts young punters with in-play markets and accumulators.
• Self-exclusion: National scheme blocks access to licensed UK online operators for set periods.
• Gross Gambling Yield: Operator profits after payouts, key metric for market health.
• In-play betting: Wagers during live events, popular with youth.
Casino and slots follow, as 48% opt for longest bans. Events like Cheltenham boost horse racing exclusions by 245 in peak months.[1][3]
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