For some people, this can be an enjoyable activity. Over half the population in the UK takes part in some form of gambling activity. Speculation: gambling on business, insurance or stock markets.Lotteries: including lotteries, instant scratch cards, raffles and bingo.Betting: including horse and greyhound races, football accumulators, other sporting events and elections.Gaming: including card games, fruit machines, video-draw poker machines, slot machines, two-up and casino games such as baccarat and roulette.The traditional methods that usually come to mind are:
There is an element of randomness or chance involved and the purpose is to win. Traditionally, gambling is an activity where someone risks money or belongings. This page explains what gambling is, how common it is in the UK and what problem gambling is.
