UKGC: We Don't Hold Specific Bet Data
FOI response clarifies the regulator does not collect detailed wagering information on individual betting markets from operators.
A Freedom of Information (FOI) request has revealed the UK Gambling Commission does not collect or hold data on the total amounts wagered on specific sports betting markets. The regulator confirmed this information is held by individual operators and not routinely collected as part of its regulatory duties.
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UKGC Does Not Collect Granular Betting Market Data, FOI Reveals
A Freedom of Information (FOI) response from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has confirmed that the regulator does not hold data on the total amounts wagered on specific sports betting markets.
The disclosure clarifies the scope of the Commission's data collection and highlights that detailed commercial information remains with the individual gambling operators.
Context: A Request for Market-Specific Data
The request, dated 25 December 2025, sought to obtain the total amount wagered on specific outcomes for a hypothetical boxing match between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua. The user asked for the total stakes placed on "Joshua to win in round one" and "to win in round two" across 16 major UK-licensed bookmakers, including:
- Bet365
- Sky Bet
- William Hill
- Ladbrokes & Coral
- Paddy Power & Betfair
- Betfred
Details: Information Not Held
In its official response, the Gambling Commission stated that it held no recorded information falling within the scope of the request.
The regulator explained its position clearly: "This is information which would be held by the individual operators and not information we routinely collect as part of our regulatory functions."
This means that while the UKGC oversees the licensing and compliance of gambling companies, it does not require them to submit a granular breakdown of how much money is staked on every individual betting market they offer. The Commission's data collection is focused on broader metrics required for regulatory oversight, such as overall Gross Gambling Yield (GGY).
Significance: What This Means for Consumers
This response is significant for consumers and industry observers as it clarifies the limits of the UKGC's data oversight.
Many might assume the regulator has a real-time, comprehensive view of all betting activity to monitor for market manipulation or unusual patterns. This FOI disclosure confirms that this is not the case. Instead, the responsibility for monitoring specific market integrity and reporting suspicious activity lies primarily with the operators themselves.
For consumers or researchers seeking to analyse betting trends on specific events, this data is not centrally available from the regulator. The UKGC's response directs such enquiries back to the individual operators, who hold this commercially sensitive information. Obtaining a complete market picture would require contacting each bookmaker separately, a process that is unlikely to be successful for private individuals.