The geography of gambling premises in Britain

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Author(s): Evans, Jamie ; Cross, Katie

Publisher: University of Bristol

Year Published: 2021

Date Added: September 09, 2021

Resource Type: Research report

This report explores the geography of gambling venues in the United Kingdom. It contains academic and grey literature on the geography of gambling venues. It also analyzes gambling licence data from local authorities. Findings from the report include:

Gambling venues are more common in deprived areas.
Coastal areas have a high number of gambling venues and family entertainment centres.
There are many cases of gambling venues located near vulnerable populations, such as children.

Citation: Evans, J., & Cross, K. (2021). The geography of gambling premises in Britain. Bristol, UK: University of Bristol. Available from: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/geography/research/pfrc/themes/gambling/the-geography-of-gambling-premises-in-britain/

Keywords: betting ; bingo ; casinos ; community gambling venues ; gambling venues ; geography ; inequality ; land-based gambling ; neighbourhood ; socioeconomic status ; vulnerable groups

Topics: Priority Populations ; Socioeconomic Status ; Venue/Casino

Conceptual Framework Factors: Gambling Types ; Cultural - Gambling Cultures ; Exposure - Gambling Setting ; Environment - Socio-Political Environment ; Exposure - Accessibility ; Social - Social Demographics ; Gambling Environment ; Gambling Exposure ; Social Factors ; Social - Neighbourhood

Geographic Coverage: United Kingdom

Source Type: Academic

Study Funding:

This study was funded by Standard Life Foundation.