The gross gambling yield (GGY) of the betting sector in Great Britain between April and March 2022 was approximately 2.13 billion British pounds. These operate both as land-based establishments, like casinos or betting shops, and online. Bets are typically made through bookmakers, also known as bookies. Betting in the United Kingdom - statistics & factsīetting is a type of gambling that refers to the act of placing a wager on the outcome of an event.