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The Trillion Dollar Problem: Unregulated Online Gambling Reaches $5.9 Trillion in Global Wagering Value

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New analysis from Gaming Compliance International reveals that unregulated online gambling has reached $5.9 trillion in global wagering value in 2025, confirming what is widely referred to as the “trillion dollar problem” – in reality, a multi-trillion-dollar global economy. At this level, unregulated online gambling now ranks as the world’s third largest economy, behind only the US and China, while also representing the largest form of cybercrime globally.

Global Marketplaces Dominated by the Unregulated

GCI’s global analysis, summarized in a new report, GCI Online Gaming 2025: Global, shows that the average online gaming marketplace is structurally unbalanced:

• 78% unregulated

• 22% regulated

This reflects the global Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) market share split, demonstrating that the majority of consumer-generated revenue is flowing outside licensed, taxed, and controlled environments. This is not a marginal issue – the unregulated sector dominates the marketplace.

One Marketplace, Three Sectors

There is one marketplace containing regulated and unregulated industries competing for the same audience, attention, and spend. However, this dual sector consideration is no longer sufficient. A third category – unacknowledged gambling – has now emerged at scale.

These platforms replicate gambling mechanics but fall outside traditional classification. This is the fundamental shift defining online marketplaces from 2025 onwards, reshaping how consumers engage with betting and gaming.

Online marketplaces are now fragmenting into three distinct sectors:

• Regulated – licensed and compliant

• Unregulated – unlicensed but actively targeting and transacting

• Unacknowledged – gambling-like products outside classification

This is not just a regulatory distinction – it is how audiences experience the market.

As these sectors converge, commercial revenue to regulated operators declines, tax losses increase, and consumer risks escalate.

The White Noise Marketplace

The result is what GCI defines as the “White Noise Marketplace,” where everything is visible, accessible, and indistinguishable. The audience does not differentiate between these sectors – they experience one marketplace.

This shift from a two-sector to a three-sector marketplace will define the next phase of global online gaming. Solutions are only found within the MPEO – monitor, police, enforce, optimize – framework, focused on actions that benefit each jurisdiction’s commerce, community, and consumers.

Matt Holt, CEO of GCI, said: “At $5.9 trillion in wagering value, unregulated online gambling is one of the largest economic systems in the world, operating largely outside regulatory oversight. Regulators are not facing a marginal challenge, but a dominant one – the majority of activity is occurring beyond the regulated perimeter. Our role is to provide full transparency across the total marketplace, enabling regulators to act with confidence.”

Ismail Vali, President of GCI, said: “What we are now seeing is a three-sector gaming marketplace in every jurisdiction – regulated, unregulated, and unacknowledged – and it is this third layer that is accelerating consumer confusion, unregulated growth, and regulatory complexity at scale.

“The audience does not distinguish between these sectors. They experience one marketplace, where everything is accessible and everything competes equally. In a world where you can bet on anything, consumers are increasingly betting on everything – this is the gamification of everything.

“If you cannot see the entire marketplace – regulated, unregulated, and unacknowledged – you cannot control it. This is the shift. This is the problem we are helping to solve at GCI.”

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Vivid Gaming signs Hub88 distribution deal for its slot portfolio

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Single API integration puts Vivid’s 34-game catalogue in front of Hub88-connected operators across regulated and emerging markets.

Vivid Gaming has signed a partnership with Hub88 to distribute its slot games to operators via Hub88’s aggregation platform.

The companies said the deal will make Vivid Gaming’s catalogue available through a single integration, expanding reach across “multiple regulated and emerging markets” supported by Hub88’s network.

Vivid Gaming said it has built a portfolio of more than 30 slot titles, with 34 games currently listed in its catalogue, and that the agreement is part of its broader commercial expansion strategy.

Aaron Axisa, Commercial Director at Vivid Gaming, said: “Partnering with Hub88 marks another exciting step in our growth journey. Their reputation, technical excellence and extensive operator network make them an ideal distribution partner as we continue to expand our global footprint. We’re committed to delivering high-quality entertainment that stands out in an increasingly competitive market, and this partnership enables even more operators to offer our games to their players with a fast and seamless integration”.

Jessica Inglott, Head of Supplier Relations at Hub88, said: “We are delighted to welcome Vivid Gaming to our platform, further diversifying our global offering with their highly engaging, top-tier content. Vivid Gaming has quickly established a stellar reputation for combining striking visuals with innovative, player-centric mechanics. This partnership perfectly aligns with our mission to provide operators with frictionless access to the industry’s most exciting emerging studios through our single API integration, and we look forward to a highly successful collaboration”.

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Aviatrix goes live on 01.tech aggregation platform

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Deal adds Aviatrix’s crash game and connected titles, including Aviatrix Second Chance and Aviatrix Fruits, to 01.tech’s operator network.

Aviatrix has gone live on aggregator 01.tech under a new distribution agreement covering its crash game and broader iGaming Metaverse portfolio.

Under the deal, Aviatrix’s iGaming Metaverse is integrated into the 01.tech aggregation platform, giving operators access to the original Aviatrix crash game and other connected titles. Aviatrix said the line-up includes recent releases such as Aviatrix Second Chance and Aviatrix Fruits.

Aviatrix said its iGaming Metaverse is designed to let players move across multiple titles while maintaining progress and loyalty rewards, with the aim of improving retention.

Victoria Lambroza, Key Partnerships Executive at Aviatrix, said: “This partnership with 01.tech is an important step in bringing Aviatrix and our iGaming Metaverse to more operators and players around the world. What makes this deal especially exciting is that 01.tech’s operator partners gain access to a connected ecosystem of titles where players can build progress and continue their journey across multiple experiences.”

Inna Polly, Head of Game Aggregator at 01.tech, said: “Aviatrix has quickly established itself as one of the most innovative names in the crash and casino games space, and we are very pleased to add its content to the 01.tech aggregation platform. Our goal is to give operators access to high-quality and engaging content via a simple integration. Aviatrix is a strong addition to that offering, particularly because its iGaming Metaverse is driving such deep player engagement.”

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FeedConstruct takes exclusive data and streaming rights for Nicaragua’s Liga Primera

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Deal covers worldwide distribution of Liga Primera and Copa Primera content for sportsbooks and betting suppliers.

FeedConstruct has acquired exclusive worldwide streaming and data rights for Nicaragua’s top-tier football competitions, Liga Primera and Copa Primera.

The company said the agreement delivers start-to-finish coverage of every match across both competitions and expands its Central American football portfolio for sportsbook operators and providers using its data integration and streaming.

Ani Isakhanyan, Head of Rights and Content at FeedConstruct, stated, “Securing these exclusive rights is a highly valuable addition to our portfolio. Liga Primera and Copa Primera deliver the consistent football content that the global iGaming industry demands. This acquisition ensures our partners can offer comprehensive coverage of a rapidly emerging betting market.”

Allan J. Chamorro, Managing Partner at Apollo Sports Business Group, added, “Nicaragua has rapidly established itself as one of Central America’s fastest-growing football markets, attracting growing regional recognition and international commercial interest. Our partnership with FeedConstruct builds on that momentum by expanding the global distribution of Liga Primera and Copa Primera while powering sustainable commercial opportunities that strengthen clubs, elevate the competitions, and accelerate the long-term growth of the game.”

Liga Primera and Copa Primera are the main competitions in Nicaragua’s professional football calendar. FeedConstruct said the competitions are gaining regional recognition in Central America, supported by regular participation in CONCACAF tournaments.

 

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