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Global $192 Billion Online Gambling Markets, Opportunities and Strategies, 2015-2020, 2025F, 2030F

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March 24, 2022

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The “Online Gambling Global Market Opportunities And Strategies To 2030, By Game Type, Device” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets’ offering.

The online gambling market reached a value of nearly $76,792.7 million in 2020, having increased at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.7% since 2015. The market is expected to grow from $76,792.7 million in 2020 to $127,451.4 million in 2025 at a rate of 10.7%. The market is then expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.6% from 2025 and reach $192,264.4 million in 2030.

Growth in the historic period resulted from strong economic growth in emerging markets, growing adoption of smartphones with improved internet accessibility, increasing popularity of digital payments and rise in disposable income.

Going forward, increasing gamer involvement during the covid-19 pandemic, increasing consumer acceptance for fintech, technically advanced platforms, legalization of gambling and changing consumer gambling habits will drive the growth. Factors that could hinder the growth of the online gambling market in the future include global recession, regulatory restrictions to curb gambling addiction, demographic changes and security challenges

The online gambling market is segmented by game type into betting, casino, lottery, poker, online bingo, and others. The betting market was the largest segment of the online gambling market segmented by game type, accounting for 46.7% of the total in 2020. Going forward, the lottery segment is expected to be the fastest growing segment in the online gambling market segmented by game type, at a CAGR of 16.8% during 2020-2025.

The online gambling market is also segmented by device into desktop, mobile and other devices. The desktop market was the largest segment of the online gambling market segmented by device, accounting for 57.9% of the total in 2020. Going forward, the mobile segment is expected to be the fastest growing segment in the online gambling market segmented by device, at a CAGR of 17.4% during 2020-2025.

Asia Pacific was the largest region in the online gambling market, accounting for 31.9% of the total in 2020. It was followed by Western Europe, and then the other regions. Going forward, the fastest-growing regions in the online gambling market will be Western Europe, and, Asia Pacific where growth will be at CAGRs of 10.83% and 10.81% respectively. These will be followed by South America, and Middle East, where the markets are expected to grow at CAGRs of 10.7% and 10.5% respectively.

The online gambling market is fairly fragmented, with a large number of players. The top ten competitors in the market made up to 23.15% of the total market in 2020. The key players in the market are focusing on continuous product innovations, mergers & acquisition to expand its market presence and to gain competitive edge in the market.

Flutter Entertainment plc was the largest competitor with 6.06% of the market, followed by bet365 Group Ltd. with 4.80%, Entain plc with 4.66%, Kindred Group plc with 1.96%, William Hill PLC with 1.55%, 888 Holdings PLC with 1.06%, International Game Technology PLC with 1.03%, Betsson Ab with 0.96%, DraftKings Inc. with 0.61% and Betfred with 0.46%.

The top opportunities in the online gambling market segmented by game type will arise in the betting segment, which will gain $21,415.9 million of global annual sales by 2025. The top opportunities in segment by device will arise in the mobile segment, which will gain $35,462.1 million of global annual sales by 2025. The online gambling market size will gain the most in the USA at $8,453.8 million.

Market-trend-based strategies for the online gambling market include investing in AI technology to enhance user experience, integrating cryptocurrency as a payment mode, building mobile apps, investing in AR and VR technology, sponsoring sports events with large viewership, tie-up with celebrities and influencers, offer free access to games with certain main features and offer cross platform support for games.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Online Gambling Market Executive Summary

2. Table of Contents

3. List of Figures

4. List of Tables

5. Report Structure

6. Introduction
6.1. Segmentation By Geography
6.2. Segmentation By Game Type
6.3. Segmentation By Device

7. Online Gambling Market Characteristics
7.1. Market Definition
7.2. Segmentation By Game Type
7.2.1. Betting
7.2.2. Casino
7.2.3. Lottery
7.2.4. Poker
7.2.5. Online Bingo
7.2.6. Others
7.3. Segmentation By Device
7.3.1. Desktop
7.3.2. Mobile
7.3.3. Other Devices

8. Online Gambling Market Trends And Strategies
8.1. Use Of Artificial Intelligence In Online Gambling
8.2. Blockchain In Online Gambling
8.3. Mobile Gambling
8.4. Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality To Enhance User Experience
8.5. Online Gambling Companies Sponsoring Sports Teams
8.6. Celebrity Endorsements
8.7. Freemium Models In Online Gambling
8.8. Cross Platform Gambling Games

9. Impact Of COVID-19 On The Online Gambling Market
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Impact On Major Regions
9.2.1. North America
9.2.2. Asia-Pacific
9.2.3. Europe
9.3. Impact On Sports Betting
9.4. Conclusion

10. Global Online Gambling Market Size And Growth
10.1. Market Size
10.2. Historic Market Growth, 2015 – 2020, Value ($ Million)
10.2.1. Drivers Of The Market 2015 – 2020
10.2.2. Restraints On The Market 2015 – 2020
10.3. Forecast Market Growth, 2020 – 2025, 2030F Value ($ Million)
10.3.1. Drivers Of The Market 2020 – 2025
10.3.2. Restraints On The Market 2020 – 2025

11. Global Online Gambling Market Segmentation
11.1. Global Online Gambling Market, Segmentation By Game Type, Historic And Forecast, 2015 – 2020, 2025F, 2030F, Value ($ Million)
11.2. Global Online Gambling Market, Segmentation By Device, Historic And Forecast, 2015 – 2020, 2025F, 2030F, Value ($ Million)

12. Online Gambling Market, Regional And Country Analysis
12.1. Global Online Gambling Market, By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2015 – 2020, 2025F, 2030F, Value ($ Million)
12.2. Global Online Gambling Market, By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2015 – 2020, 2025F, 2030F, Value ($ Million)

Companies Mentioned

Flutter Entertainment plc
bet365 Group Ltd.
Entain plc
Kindred Group plc
William Hill PLC
888 Holdings PLC
International Game Technology PLC
Betsson Ab
DraftKings Inc.
Betfred

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THE WORLD SERIES OF POKER® REVEALS FULL SUMMER 2026 SERIES SCHEDULE

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2 hours ago

February 16, 2026

GamingAmericas.com

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The world’s biggest poker series returns to the Las Vegas Strip from May 26 through July 25

The World Series of Poker (WSOP®) today announced the daily event schedule for the 2026 World Series of Poker, the 57th edition of the world’s richest and most prestigious poker series. Returning to the Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas on the iconic Las Vegas Strip, the 2026 WSOP promises a summer of unparalleled action, where new legends will be made and 100 gold bracelets will be awarded.

The excitement begins on May 26 with a revamped lineup designed to maintain the momentum of 2025’s record-breaking season, which saw GGPoker ambassador Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi capture the Main Event title and a $10,000,000 top prize.

The $10,000 Main Event & Free Daily Stream

As always, the centerpiece of the summer is the $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em World Championship, better known as the ‘Main Event’, which begins on Thursday, July 2. Play will proceed until the final table is reached on July 13, with specifics on the Main Event final table play dates and broadcast coverage to be announced at a later date.

To bring WSOP action to a wider international audience for free, a daily stream will be broadcast live on the official WSOP YouTube channel from May 26 through to the start of the Main Event. This daily broadcast will showcase the new and improved TV set in Paris Las Vegas and feature some of the game’s most recognizable commentators.

WSOP 2026 Highlights

Additional highlight events include:

Event #7 Heads Up No-Limit Holdem Championship – 64 players max (3-day event) – May 29 – $25,000 buy-in
Event #18 MONSTER STACK No-Limit Holdem (5-day event) – June 3 – $1,500 buy-in
Event #34 COLOSSUS No-Limit Holdem (3-day event) – June 10 – $500 buy-in
Event #41 Super High Roller No-Limit Holdem (3-day event) – June 13 – $250,000 buy-in
Event #47 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha (4-day event) – June 15 – $25,000 buy-in
Event #50 MILLIONAIRE MAKER No-Limit Holdem (5-day event) – June 17 – $1,500 buy-in
Event #60 Poker Players Championship (5-day event) – June 21 – $50,000 buy-in
Event #63 Mystery Millions – No-Limit Hold’em (3-day event) – June 23 – $1,000 buy-in

Additional flights have also been added to several of our most popular bracelet events offering players more opportunities than ever before to play their favorite WSOP events.

New Events & Summer Circuit Momentum

To maximize the excitement, the 2026 schedule introduces several high-impact events and a seamless transition into the Circuit season:

Event #1 Mini Mystery Millions No-Limit Holdem (3-day event): A $550 buy-in featuring a massive $1M bounty prize guarantee – May 26
Event #11 GGMillion$ High Roller No-Limit Holdem (3-day event): A $10,000 buy-in prestige event with two starting flights – May 31
Event #16 U.S. Circuit Championship No-Limit Holdem (3-day event): A $1,700 buy-in event following the success of WSOP Paradise – June 2
Event #53 Five Card Pot-Limit Omaha (3-Day event): A $1,500 buy-in PLO event – June 18
Event #91 “Pick Your PLO” (3-Day event): A $1,500 buy-in Dealer’s Choice format including PLO, PLO8, Five-Card PLO (High), and Big O – July 9
Summer Circuit: For the first time, a WSOP Circuit will begin during the final days of the bracelet series, running from July 14 – 25, ensuring the action in Las Vegas never slows down. The full schedule and other details will be available at WSOP.com

Executive & Ambassador Reaction

“As we saw in 2025, thousands of incredible stories are waiting to be told at the World Series of Poker,” said Ty Stewart, Chief Executive Officer of WSOP. “We’re more committed than ever to being poker’s unquestioned biggest stage and to shining a brighter spotlight on our favorite game.”

“Our favorite time of year is around the corner, and we cannot wait to once again welcome the poker world back to the Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas,” said Jack Effel, Senior Vice President of Poker Operations at Caesars Entertainment. “This summer’s World Series of Poker promises more action and more opportunities to play your favorite events than ever before, from the first ‘Shuffle Up and Deal!’ to the crowning of the Main Event champion.”

“GGPoker’s WSOP Express satellites allow enthusiasts all over the world to follow in the footsteps of their heroes. Whether you are an international player qualifying via GGPoker or a domestic U.S. player winning your seat via WSOP Online, we want to see you taking your shot at the gold in 2026!” said Daniel Negreanu, GGPoker Global Ambassador and seven-time WSOP bracelet winner.

WSOP+ Registration & Accommodations

Players can now access all tournament details via the WSOP+ app, which has already been updated with the full schedule. Registration for all summer events will open soon, streamlining the path to the podium. Players planning to visit the WSOP this summer should install the app and complete registration before arriving in Las Vegas; those who participated in WSOP 2025 and previously verified their identity do not need to do so again this year unless their personal information has changed or a new payment method is used.

Reduced room rates are available across Caesars Entertainment’s Las Vegas resorts for the series. To access them, visit caesars.com, select a date between May 26 and July 25, 2026, and use promo code WSOP26.

WSOP Player Of The Year

The 100 bracelet events that make up the World Series of Poker 2026 will shape the race for the revamped WSOP Player of the Year (POY) competition. New for 2026, WSOP will award $1M in total to POY competitors, with the player who finishes first receiving a $100,000 WSOP Paradise 2026 package.

This year’s POY race starts at the World Series of Poker Europe 2026, which will be hosted in Prague, Czechia, from March 31 through April 12. For more details on the 2026 POY competition, please visit the WSOP POY page.

More Information & Online Qualification

Players should follow @WSOP on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram or check WSOP.com for more event news and updates.

To qualify online for WSOP 2026, please visit GGPoker.com to find out more about WSOP Express, or wsoponline.com if located in the United States.

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CEO of GGBET UA Serhii Mishchenko

GGBET UA kicks off the “Keep it GG” promotional campaign

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8 hours ago

February 16, 2026

Wladimir P.

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A leading gaming brand in Ukraine has launched a collection of ads featuring the tagline “Keep it GG” as part of an extensive communications initiative. The videos are currently being broadcast on Ukrainian TV, online platforms, and the brand’s social media accounts.

“GG” (Good Game) started in video game culture, yet its significance has far surpassed the literal meaning of “well played.” Currently, it symbolizes a worldwide sign of honor and gratitude for the feelings exchanged following a match, no matter the outcome. This concept served as the basis for GGBET UA’s latest marketing campaign. The video series embodies a unique GG atmosphere: rather than using a conventional voiceover, it incorporates complete audio tracks; the narrative features both literal and metaphorical allusions to sports and esports terms, alongside in-game and casino aspects; and prominent Ukrainian footballers are among the main characters.

“Every game, every match, every tournament is a moment that brings people together. For us, it’s important that every interaction with GGBET gives users that good game feeling — an experience that outlives the result and leaves vivid emotions behind, just like after watching a match,” comments CEO of GGBET UA, Serhii Mishchenko.

Going beyond the traditional view of GG also signifies a more profound implication — the brand’s strategic focus. The international brand, which has concentrated on esports for several years and attained significant success in esports betting and collaborations, is now adopting best practices to enhance traditional sports in regional markets. GGBET UA showcases a wider strategy for Good Game via collaborations (FC Dynamo Kyiv, FC Polissya, and the Ukrainian Basketball Federation), by organizing its own events and special projects, including initiatives that blend sports with esports, like the Match of LeGGends: Derby showmatch on the server featuring esports athletes and football players.

The brand’s creative team collaborated with a Ukrainian advertising agency and a Ukrainian production company to develop the commercials. GGBET UA made this choice to assist the local creative sector amid the war.

The post GGBET UA kicks off the “Keep it GG” promotional campaign appeared first on Eastern European Gaming | Global iGaming & Tech Intelligence Hub.

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BLAST and Brawl Stars bring their first-ever joint Live event to Berlin as part of new global competitive ecosystem

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9 hours ago

February 16, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Global esports entertainment company BLAST, in partnership with Brawl Stars, is bringing the first-ever live in-person Brawl Cup to Berlin from 15–17 May 2026. The three-day event promises top-tier international competition alongside a full fan experience at the Uber Eats Music Hall.

This landmark event is part of BLAST’s new multi-year partnership with Brawl Stars, creating a refreshed, large-scale competitive ecosystem for the mobile action game available on iOS and Android. The collaboration introduces a global calendar of events, expanded live broadcasts, and blockbuster arena shows, setting a new standard for Brawl Stars esports.

A Milestone for Brawl Stars Competitive Scene

As BLAST’s first standalone live event for Brawl Stars, Brawl Cup Berlin marks a key milestone in the new competitive season. The 3-day format showcases BLAST’s growing footprint in Europe and reinforces Supercell’s commitment to expanding Brawl Stars’ global competitive circuit.

Under this partnership, BLAST will:

Deliver 32 broadcast days per year across six competitive seasons
Host three major live events annually
Enable teams to qualify through regional competitions across EMEA, North America, South America, APAC, and China

Top teams from each region will compete in marquee in-person events, bringing world-class competition directly to live audiences.