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EGBA: Coronavirus Concerns Leads To 11% Drop In Forecasted Global Gambling Revenues

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6 years ago

March 24, 2020

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Global concerns about the coronavirus (COVID19) have led to a 11% drop in forecasted global gambling revenues in 2020* – with 2020 global gambling gross win downgraded from its pre-COVID19 forecasts of $473bn to $421bn (close to 2016 levels), according to industry analysts H2 Gambling Capital’s new weekly COVID Impact Tracker.

While H2 Gambling Capital expect an increase in online activity, with the online gambling sector moving from 13.2% to a 15.7% share of global gambling revenue, the unprecedented shutdown of major sports events across the globe will hit overall revenues across the entire gambling sector (both offline and online).

Currently major sports events suspended or canceled due to the virus include football’s the English Premier League, Spain’s la Liga, Germany’s Bundesliga and the European Champions League, as well as The Masters golf major, and the UK’s Grand National horserace – all major events for European bookmakers.

In 2018, EGBA members generated €2.36bn in online sports betting revenue, accounting for 44% of their total online gambling revenues**.

“It’s sad that so many iconic sporting events are being cancelled or suspended and it will obviously have a negative impact on our sector. But the safety and health of the public is obviously more important and we fully support the sporting authorities and others in the difficult decisions they face right now”, said Maarten Haijer, Secretary General of the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA).

*Based on latest available information.

**EU-28 market only.

Source: EGBA

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Aviatrix has strengthened its position in Brazil after going live with Betnacional, one of the country’s leading online betting and gaming brands, and part of Flutter Entertainment.

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The launch with Betnacional marks another major step in Aviatrix’s Brazilian expansion, following the company’s certification for Brazil’s federal regulated market. To find out more, please visit: www.aviatrix.bet.

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EveryMatrix’s Fantasma Games launches three-reel slot Bonus Bullets

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July 14, 2026

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EveryMatrix-owned studio Fantasma Games has launched Bonus Bullets, expanding EveryMatrix’s exclusive games portfolio with a new three-reel slot featuring modern bonus mechanics.

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Blokotech has signed a content partnership with Wicked Games to distribute the studio’s casino titles across Blokotech’s operator network.

Under the agreement, a selection of Wicked Games’ “top-performing titles” will be made available through Blokotech, with additional releases expected as the collaboration expands. Financial terms and a launch timetable were not disclosed.

Blokotech said it powers a portfolio of operators across Latin America. The deal supports Wicked Games’ regional growth plans, targeting both regulated and emerging Latin American markets.

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Alisa Shestovskaya, Partnership Manager at Wicked Games, said: “Our partnership with Blokotech represents another exciting milestone in Wicked Games’ expansion across Latin America. Blokotech has built an impressive operator network and has become a trusted technology partner in the region. We’re excited to make our games available through the platform and look forward to working closely with the Blokotech team to drive growth within multiple markets.”

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