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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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ACR Poker $10M Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms

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March 31, 2026

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ACR Poker is igniting the spring poker season with the Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms Special High Five Edition, offering an astonishing $10 million in guaranteed prize pools alongside the return of its celebrated High Five Series.

From April 12 to April 28, 2026, the special edition will feature two marquee events running simultaneously — an $8 million GTD No‑Limit Hold’em (NLH) and a $2 million GTD Pot‑Limit Omaha (PLO) tournament — promising some of the most thrilling online poker action of the year.

Players buy in for $2,650 and compete for massive mystery bounties, with the NLH event offering up to $500,000 for a single knockout and the PLO event featuring a top bounty of $200,000. Every knockout on Day 2 guarantees at least $5,000 in bounty rewards.

With five Day 1 flights, participants can enter multiple times and build competitive stacks for Day 2’s showdown. Qualifiers begin April 7th through Venom Fever satellites, providing hundreds of seats — some even free — via Direct, Mega, or Beast satellite events.

All players who make it to Day 2 on April 27th at 1:05 pm ET are already in the money. The climactic final table to crown this special edition’s champions will take place on April 28th at 4:05 pm ET.

ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker says the High Five edition builds on the momentum of earlier high‑stakes events like the $50 Million OSS XL, combining huge guarantees with broad access and big bounty potential for players of all bankrolls.

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BOS releases report on the prevalence of gambling addiction in Sweden

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8 hours ago

March 31, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Sweden has seen a long‑term decline in gambling addiction over the past 25 years, despite rapid growth in online gambling availability, advertising, and mobile gaming.

Economist Ola Nevander’s research for the Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) shows that the prevalence of problem gambling has steadily fallen since the early 2000s, even as the market expanded. This trend emerged even with the widespread adoption of digital gaming products and 24/7 access on smartphones.

According to the findings, the proportion of Swedes classified as problem gamblers (based on the Problem Gambling Severity Index) dropped from about 2.2 % in 2008–09 to around 1.3 % by 2021, marking a significant reduction in overall gambling harm.

Gustaf Hoffstedt, Secretary General of BOS, emphasizes that this decline suggests Sweden’s regulatory and industry efforts are moving in the right direction. While the transformation from traditional physical gambling venues to digital platforms has raised concerns, online tools such as responsible gaming technologies and AI‑assisted safeguards are helping reduce problem gambling rates.

However, Hoffstedt cautions that much work remains, because expanded game offerings and persistent advertising mean ongoing responsibility is crucial to maintain and deepen the downward trend.

Report available in full at: Problem Gambling_ENG_20260327[2]

For a similar perspective on gambling addiction prevalence trends in Sweden, see this article:
Sweden problem gambling falls but still ‘scope for improvement’ — iGamingBusiness.com Sweden problem gambling trend report (IgamingBusiness)

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ACR POKER’S DUAL MYSTERY BOUNTY VENOMS – SPECIAL HIGH FIVE EDITION HITS WITH $10 MILLION IN GUARANTEED PRIZE POOLS

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March 31, 2026

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Celebrate the return of the High Five Series with a special edition of the iconic Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms and hundreds of seats from just $0 in Venom Fever satellites

ACR Poker is turning up the excitement this spring with the Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms Special High Five Edition, featuring $10 million in total guaranteed prize pools. Alongside the return of its popular High Five series, this special edition of the Dual Venoms will run from Sunday, April 12th through Tuesday, April 28th, delivering side-by-side action in the $8 million GTD NLH and $2 million GTD PLO, offering some of the biggest online poker action of the year.

Following the success of previous editions, the $2,650 buy-in Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms return with massive guarantees and mystery bounties that reach hundreds of thousands of dollars. In the $8 million GTD NLH, a single knockout could earn a player the top bounty prize of $500,000, while the $2 million PLO, which ties as ACR Poker’s biggest Omaha event ever, offers a $200,000 top bounty. Every knockout starting on Day 2 guarantees at least $5,000 in both events.

With five Day 1 flights, players can enter multiple times and combine their stacks to hit Day 2 with some serious firepower. All players reaching Day 2 on Monday, April 27th at 1:05pm ET are already in the money, with the Final Table showdown for the coveted Venom crowns scheduled for Tuesday, April 28th at 4:05pm ET.

Qualifying begins Tuesday, April 7th through a packed Venom Fever satellite schedule, offering hundreds of guaranteed seats at low cost, or even for free, through Direct Satellites, Mega Satellites, and Beast Satellites.

“After the incredible turnout and massive payouts in March’s $50 Million OSS XL, Spring 2026 is shaping up to be epic with the return of our High Five Series and this special Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms edition,” said ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker. “With huge guarantees, mystery bounties, and accessible satellites for every bankroll, players have double the excitement and double the chance to hit massive prizes!”

The latest Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms delivered massive fields and payouts, with both events exceeding their guarantees. The NLH drew 3,673 entries for a $9,182,500 prize pool, paying over $700,000 to the winner. Runner-up ‘BALDOUS’ from the UK scored the biggest payday of the tournament, claiming the top $500,000 bounty and $730,000 in total bounties, pocketing a whopping $1,240,310 in total. The PLO tournament attracted 837 entrants and generated $2,092,500, with the champion earning more than $300,000.

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