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Online Gambling Market is Projected to Reach USD 160 Billion by 2026

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According to a recent study from market research firm Global Market Insights, The global online gambling market is estimated to witness tremendous revenue growth over the coming years due to an upsurge in smartphone adoption and improving internet infrastructure across the world. Additionally, convenient and easy accessibility to online casino gaming platforms would also complement the overall market outlook over the analysis time period.

Gambling is termed as risking money or anything which is of material value for uncertain results. The initial purpose is of winning an additional amount or material goods. Online gambling also known as internet gambling is basically betting on sports type games or casino done over the internet. Bingo, slots, roulette, keno, poker, lotteries are some of the examples of online gambling.

In addition, various new features introduced by gambling platforms by leveraging technological advancements to attract more customers. This new trend is anticipated to majorly foster the industry size in forthcoming years. Various new technologies like Virtual Reality, 3D Animation, Live Table Games, and convenient as well as mobile-friendly gaming are majorly propelling the market outlook over the coming years.

As per a research report by Global Market Insights Inc., the online gambling market would likely exceed a valuation of $160 billion by the end of 2026.

In terms of type, the online gambling market is bifurcated into bingo, lottery, poker, casino, and betting. The betting segment is further classified into tennis, horse racing, Formula 1, football, esports, and boxing & UFC. Among the other segments, the online betting is the fastest growing segment over the forecast period. In fact, Chabot, machine learning, and AI (Artificial intelligence) have substantially taken over the market. Further, the convenience of cashless payment methods during gaming and increase in the number of female populations in casinos are likely to drive the online gambling industry.

Talking of the lottery segment, though lotteries are still very popular in Colombia, their revenues have progressively diminished as a result of competition from modern games, such as Baloto, which is an electronic lottery game managed by Coljuegos. With the popularity of modern games, the lottery segment might witness slow growth over the coming years.

Based on device type, the online gambling market is classified into desktop and mobile. The desktop device type segment will witness substantial growth over the coming years. The proliferation of sports betting ads across the world and ease of sports betting using desktop is expected to propel segment growth.

On the regional front, the Asia Pacific online gambling industry witnessed a significant upsurge in the industry recently due to the coronavirus pandemic. The strict lockdowns imposed by regional government authorities were responsible for majorly driving the adoption of online betting among APAC customers. In fact, according to the reports of illion Australia and AiphaBeta Australia, Australia witnessed a tremendous 67% rise in online gambling back in April 2020, after the country closed every non-essential service in Australia to keep the case count low. Likewise, the closing of land-based casinos has further resulted in a significant upsurge in the players using online casinos in countries like India.

Similarly, even Global Poker, the US-facing online poker room, reported a tremendous 43% growth in the adoption of online poker platforms across the United States after the lockdowns and social distancing mandates took effect. Additionally, the region observed an immense 255% rise in first-time players. Moreover, a lot of free time in the lockdown has compelled people to use online gambling platforms to pass time, which is majorly pushing the market landscape.

Key Companies covered in online gambling market are 888 Holdings PLC, Bet365 Group Ltd., BetAmerica, bet-at-home.com AG, Betfred, Betsson AB, Buffalo Partners, DraftKings Inc., Flutter Entertainment, GVC Holdings PLC, International Games Technology, Kindred Group PLC, Playtech PLC, Scientific Games, Sky Betting and Gaming, The Stars Group Inc., William Hill PLC.

 

Source: https://www.gminsights.com/pressrelease/online-gambling-market

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Playson launches €25m BLASTS & RACES network campaign

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Playson has launched BLASTS & RACES, a new global network campaign carrying a €25,000,000 prize pool. The supplier announced the rollout on 1 July 2026, with the campaign running until 30 June 2027.

The initiative follows Playson’s previous Non-Stop Drops & Races edition, which the company said generated record participation from operators and players worldwide. Playson said the new prize pool is up from €10,000,000 in the previous edition.

Operators can opt in at any time during the year-long period, and Playson said no additional integration is required. The company positioned the campaign as a retention tool built around its network engagement mechanics and a mix of top-performing and newly released titles.

As part of the refresh, Playson has renamed several campaign features. Cash Blast is now Power Blast, Tournaments have been renamed Grand Races, and Short Races are now Turbo Races. Playson said the underlying mechanics and integration approach remain unchanged.

Waldemar Antypov, Product Owner at Playson, said: “BLASTS & RACES represents a significant milestone in the evolution of our flagship network campaign, and we are delighted to officially launch it to operators and players around the world.

“Following the outstanding success of previous editions, we have increased the rewards budget from €10 million to €25 million to deliver even greater value across the network. Combined with our trusted engagement mechanics, refreshed campaign identity and seamless operator integration, BLASTS & RACES is designed to keep players engaged with exciting opportunities to win throughout the year.”

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CT Interactive Launches New Titles on Ifortuna.sk

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CT Interactive has announced the expansion of its presence in the regulated Slovak market through the launch of a selected portfolio of the company’s top-performing games on Ifortuna.sk, part of the Fortuna Entertainment Group.

Slovak players can now enjoy some of the company’s most popular titles, including 50 Treasures, Fruits & Sweets Buy Bonus, 100x Crypto Magic, Duck Of Luck Buy Bonus, 20 Mega Star, 100x Fresh, Dancing Dragons, Nanook The White Ghost Buy Bonus and The Big Chili. Several of these games feature the company’s engaging Buy Bonus mechanics, offering players enhanced interactivity and greater control over their gameplay.

“The expansion of our content offering on Ifortuna.sk represents a major step in our broader international growth strategy. We are delighted to provide our valued partner with a compelling and diverse portfolio of games, while reinforcing our long-term commitment to the Slovak market,” said Martin Ivanov, Chief Operating Officer at CT Interactive.

“Our newly certified portfolio brings a fresh and dynamic gaming experience tailored specifically to the Slovak audience. Each title has been carefully developed to boost player retention while delivering a more personalized and engaging gaming experience,” added Ivan Zoumpalov, Regional Manager for the Czech Republic and Slovakia at CT Interactive.

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Connecting Business and Diplomacy: Amusnet Supports BBLF’s Annual Meeting of the Diplomatic Corps

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Amusnet has supported the 10th Annual Meeting between the Bulgarian Business Leaders Forum (BBLF) and the Diplomatic Corps, reaffirming its commitment to initiatives that foster dialogue, responsible business and Bulgaria’s long-term economic development.

Held at InterContinental Sofia, this year’s high-level forum brought together ambassadors, senior government officials and executives from leading Bulgarian and international companies under the theme “Bulgaria: Prospects for Rapid Economic Transformation”. The discussions explored the country’s potential to accelerate economic growth through innovation, digitalisation, strategic investments and stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors.

As a long-standing partner of the Bulgarian Business Leaders Forum, Amusnet continues to support initiatives that create meaningful dialogue around the future of Bulgaria’s economy and business environment. The annual meeting serves as one of the country’s most important platforms for exchanging ideas between the diplomatic community, institutional leaders and the business sector.

“Supporting initiatives that encourage collaboration and forward-looking dialogue is part of our commitment to responsible business. We believe that sustainable economic growth is driven by strong partnerships and a shared vision for the future,” said Ivo Georgiev, CEO of Amusnet.

This year’s forum focused on topics including Bulgaria’s investment attractiveness, technological advancement, talent development and the opportunities created by closer cooperation between business, government and international partners. The event once again highlighted the importance of building an environment that encourages competitiveness and sustainable growth.

For Amusnet, supporting the BBLF Annual Meeting reflects the company’s broader commitment to contributing to Bulgaria’s business ecosystem beyond its core operations. As one of the country’s leading software companies, Amusnet continues to stand behind initiatives that promote responsible leadership and long-term economic progress.

The partnership further strengthens Amusnet’s collaboration with BBLF and underscores the company’s belief that sustainable growth is achieved through dialogue, shared expertise and collective action.

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