| GamblingPhD menu | UK Online Gambling October 9, 2008 To put it mildly, the economy is not good in the United States right now � as anyone can tell you. However, the US is not alone in this plight � many countries across the globe are having the same problems as we are. The current problem facing the UK is in regards to their bookmakers. They are now more vulnerable to recession than they have ever been before because online gambling machines are bringing in less people than live events do. Many people are looking for an escape, but they want the whole package. They are not looking to stay where they are, in a home that they may not be able to afford. They are looking to escape out of their current mindset and are therefore going to places like horse and greyhound racing instead of simply staying in their houses participating in online gambling. Not only that, but this is for those that are still interested in online gambling as a whole. Many just don�t have the money to participate in online gambling at all, so the amount of money being spent is less there as well. The profit portion has decreased greatly, with less people betting on sports. Britain is not used to dealing with a recession as it pertains to their online gambling. During the last one, people continued betting and profits did not drop. This is not the case this time, and it is simply roll over from the US. Back to October 08 Archive. |