Results from a joint survey of Online Gambler Magazine and InterCasino suggests that traditional British pastimes could be at threat from the growing popularity of online gambling.
Thirty eight per cent of online gamblers would give up TV to play online, while 19 per cent of them said that they would give up a drink in the pub.
Over 50% of respondents visit online casinos and poker sites more than 5 times a week, with just under a third visiting every day. And on average, over half spend from 5 to over 10 hour a week gambling online.
Over half of respondents spend just £50 or less a month on gambling of which 38% spend under £20.
Interestingly online gamblers do not appear to also be particularly large sports bettors as well. Just 12% use an online bookmaker, 6% offline and 6% use an online betting exchange.
Over third of players are 25-34 years old. Just under 50% are between 35 and 54 years old.
Nine per cent of casino and online poker players said that they would like to quit their jobs to play online professionally.
The most popular game online is Poker-Texas Hold ‘Em, followed by Blackjack and Roulette.
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