The realities of gambling: Information, facts and real stories.
At Gambling Realities we aim to provide honest and trusted information and facts about gambling. No glitz, no glamour.
About Us
Research
Shared Stories
Shared Stories
View the latest data from the Gambling Commission and NHS. Understand how the industry is really designed to work.
Shared Stories
Shared Stories
Shared Stories
Read and share lived experiences. Our community is a space for the reality of gambling. We show how reality is different to the fantasies advertised, where everyone's always smiling and always winning. We are not anti gambling, many people enjoy it. We just believe that the truth should also be available.
Support Resources
NHS Gambling statistics
NHS Gambling statistics
From blocking software and quitting support, find the tools available to help you or a loved one stop.
NHS Gambling statistics
NHS Gambling statistics
NHS Gambling statistics
View the latest information the NHS has on gambling harm in the UK.
Know your disadvantage, with typical house edges
Baccarat
1.06% (banker)
Blackjack
0.5% - 2%
Roulette (American - double zero)
5.26%
Roulette (European - single zero)
2.7%
Slots
2% - 15%