Casinos in the UK - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

Poor odds: Revenue's climbing but still hasn't reached pre-pandemic levels, held back by cost-of-living pressures

Companies that own and operate casinos offer various gambling activities, including card games, slot machines and roulette tables. Casino companies also generate revenue from amenities like food, drink and accommodation. Before the COVID-19 outbreak, the industry was already subject to intense competition from online casino offerings. According to the Gambling Commission, remote casinos' gross gambling yield was 217.6% higher than bricks-and-mortar casinos in 2019-20. This competition contributed to revenue declining over the two years through 2019-20. Stringent COVID-19 restrictions resulted in an 88.4% plunge in revenue over 2020-21, making the casino industry among the worst impacted by the pandemic.

Companies in the industry operate facilities that offer a range of gambling activities, like table wagering games and electronic gaming machines. These companies also generate revenue from associated entertainment, hospitality and accommodation facilities.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.