How Much Does the Average Person Gamble?

The gambling industry continues to grow exponentially every year. Technological advancements have made gaming more available to online players that enjoy playing their favorite casino games from home. The popularity of sports betting has also increased dramatically. Fantasy sports and eSports betting is more popular today than ever before. 

So, how much money does the average person gamble? To answer your question, our experts at CasinoTopsOnline gathered some interesting gambling statistics and facts to share with you.

Australia

Australia is a nation of sports enthusiasts. It’s estimated that Australian citizens spend over A$20 ($13.33) billion on lottery tickets, other gaming activities, pokies, and slots per year. The gaming industry adds approximately over A$590 ($393.25) million to the country’s gross income annually. 

Many online gaming operators consider the Australian sports betting and gaming market a surefire investment. They’re doing their utmost to enter it since online gaming is very prevalent, with over 80% of people estimated to partake in betting. The average Australian plays over A$1,200 ($799.82) per year online.

Canada

Canada has a very liberal approach to gambling activities. The country has gained a lot of taxable income from the industry, and it’s considered one of the most lenient gambling countries in the world. The Canadian gaming industry takes an estimated C$15.5 ($11.57) billion annually.

As per a study completed by the Canadian Partnership for Responsible Gambling, 76% to 79% of Canadians partake in gaming activities. It’s estimated that up to 6.5% of Ontario residents play table games, and up to 26% play slots. Problem gamblers are at most only 0.8%, and moderate-risk gamblers are at most 3.4%.

On average, Canadians spend (per casino visit) C$25 ($19) at casino bars, C$50 ($38) playing table games, C$50 ($38) playing slots, C$53 ($40) playing poker, and C$50 ($38) playing blackjack. 

United Kingdom

The Brits have strict gambling laws imposed by the United Kingdom Gambling Commission. Although gaming laws are strict, the country does have plenty of gaming venues and online sports betting and casino websites. All citizens of legal age are allowed to place bets on online and mobile sites. 

Reports indicate that the age group of British citizens that place the most bets is between 35 to 44 years which adds 29.3% to the entire gambling revenue. These players bet approximately £2.60 ($3.09) per week. Individuals with more cash to spare bet an estimated £4.20 ($5) per week, and lower earning groups spend up to £1.50 ($1.78).

United States

Many US states allow online sports betting and casino games. These states tax operators to boost state funds with hundreds of millions of dollars. We anticipate that more states will follow. All legal gaming states’ total tax revenues are over $30 billion per year.

According to a study completed by the US Census Bureau on commercial casino spending, the average US citizen spends an estimated $261 on casino games and lottery tickets yearly. 

However, it should be mentioned that this amount doesn’t apply to all states since Utah and Hawaii still ban all gambling activities completely. In addition, gamers in Nevada spend approximately $5,000 per year.