Canada
Sports Betting Market Size Is Likely to Experience a Tremendous Growth of USD 167.66 billion by 2029, registering a CAGR of 10.26 % by Size and Share, Industry Growth, Regional Outlook, Challenges and Analysis
A Qualitative Research Study accomplished by Data Bridge Market research’s database of 350 pages, titled as “Global Sports Betting Market” with 100+ market data Tables, Pie Charts, Graphs & Figures spread through Pages and easy to understand detailed analysis. Sports Betting Market research report works as a best solution to know the trends and opportunities in the Sports Betting Market industry. The report has been framed with the most excellent and superior tools of collecting, recording, estimating and analyzing market data. This report gives broader perspective of the market place with its all-inclusive market insights and analysis. The information, statistics, facts and figures delivered via this report helps companies in Sports Betting Market industry to maximize or minimize the production of goods depending on the conditions of demand. Sports betting markets are similar to traditional financial markets in several aspects. Sports betting markets potentially have much in common with stock markets. Events on which wagers are made could be anything from more traditional activities such as dog or horse to sports like American football and soccer. Bets are normally made through bookmakers which is also known as sports books. These bookmakers operate both as land-based establishments, such as at casinos or betting shops, and online.
Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the Sports Betting Market was valued at USD 76.75 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 167.66 billion by 2029, registering a CAGR of 10.26 % during the forecast period of 2022 to 2029. In addition to the market insights such as market value, growth rate, market segments, geographical coverage, market players, and market scenario, the market report curated by the Data Bridge Market Research team includes in-depth expert analysis, import/export analysis, pricing analysis, production consumption analysis, and consumer behavior.
Market Overview:-
Sports betting markets are similar to traditional financial markets in several aspects. Sports betting markets potentially have much in common with stock markets. Events on which wagers are made could be anything from more traditional activities such as dog or horse to sports like American football and soccer. Bets are normally made through bookmakers which is also known as sportsbooks. These bookmakers operate both as land-based establishments, such as at casinos or betting shops, and online.
Sports betting are the activity which is work for predicting sports results and then placing a wager on the outcome. The occurrence of sports bet upon differs by culture, with the vast mainstream of bets being placed on association such as mixed martial arts, American football, basketball, baseball, hockey, track cycling, auto racing, and boxing at both the personal and amateur levels. Sports betting can also prolong to non-athletic events, like politics election and reality show contests. This is also for non-human contests like greyhound racing, horse racing, and illegal, underground cockfighting.
Opportunities
The large number of customers are engaging in leisure activities such as sports betting and try to seeking extra income with entertainment. Moreover, interactive games are gaining the interest of the young generation. Although a significant number of population is indulging in competitive matches for hobby, entertainment and income which attract large audiences which will act as market drivers and further boost opportunities for the market’s growth rate.
Moreover, surge in purchasing power of middle-income groups, expansion of distribution channels, and rise in awareness regarding the products and smart strategic marketing activities will positively affect the growth of the sports betting market. Also, application of 5G networks, A.I. and block chain technologies extend the beneficial opportunities to the market players.
Some of the major players operating in the sports betting market are:
- william Hill (U.K.)
- Entain (U.K.)
- 888 Holdings (Spain)
- Kindred Group plc (Malta)
- Flutter Entertainment plc (Ireland)
- The Stars Group inc, (Canada)
- Bet365 (U.K.)
- Bet-at-home.com (Germany)
- BetAmerica (U.S.)
- Betfred (U.K.)
- Betsson (Sweden)
- Draft Kings (U.S.)
- Fan duel (U.S.)
- Gala coral group (U.K.)
- Ladbrokes (U.K.)
- Sportech PLC (U.K.)
- TVG (U.S.)
- Twinspires (U.S.)
- Watch and Wager (U.S.)
Research objectives
- To study and forecast the market size of this in global market
- To analyze the global key players, Porte’s Five Forces analysis, value and global market share for top players
- To define, describe and forecast the market by type, end use and region
- To analyze and compare the market status and forecast among global major regions
- To analyze the global key regions market potential and advantage, opportunity and challenge, restraints and risks
- To identify significant trends and factors driving or inhibiting the market growth
- To analyze the opportunities in the market for stakeholders by identifying the high growth segments
- To strategically analyze each submarket with respect to individual growth trend and their contribution to the market
- To analyze competitive developments such as expansions, agreements, new product launches, and acquisitions in the market
- To strategically profile the key players and comprehensively analyze their growth strategies
Sports Betting Market Dynamics
Drivers
Rising the usage of online betting
There are many areas where peoples involving in online gambling, especially sports betting, this attracts mostly the younger population. It also reaches to that population which does not follow the sports and is available in many countries where sport betting is legal or illegal. The average age group of an online sports bettor is 38 years whereas the average age of a land-based sports bettor is 45 years. Due to increasing population towards sports betting are expected to drive the market growth rate.
Growing digital infrastructure
The growth of digital infrastructure and the prevalence of wireless connectivity are expected to drive the sports betting market growth rate. The rising usage of smartphones has changed the way of performance of consumer’s activities especially in sports betting. There are around 6.3 billion smartphone users globally and this number is increasing every year which is the main reason for enhancing the population in Sports Betting Market.
Shifting consumer habits
There has been a substantial change in the consumer behavior regarding sports betting. The rise in the popularity of social gambling and gambling apps will drive the growth of the sports betting market during forecast period. Now, Vendors are taking advantage of those population which is using Internet to develop innovative social gambling games. The large number of people participating in social gambling which is also growing because of competing with their friends is the major reason for the gamers to adopt social gaming.
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Bragg Gaming Group
Bragg Strengthens Executive Team for Enhanced Content Strategy, North American Growth, and AI-First Transformation
Bragg Gaming Group has announced the appointment of Morten Tonnesen as its new Chief Operating Officer and the promotion of Garrick Morris to the position of Executive Vice President of Global Content, US and Canada.
These immediate management changes emphasize Bragg’s strategic focus on aggressively scaling and expanding the high-margin content business globally, especially throughout the US and Canada. This global content business demonstrated significant growth, increasing by 76% in Q4-2025 compared to Q4-2024 and achieving 69% growth for the full year 2025 compared to 2024. This growth is supported by the acceleration of the “Bragg AI Brain” initiative and the company’s future presence in key emerging markets, such as Historical and Live Racing and Prediction markets. The organizational realignment represents the necessary final steps following the structural cost changes announced in January 2026.
Matevž Mazij, CEO of Bragg Gaming Group, said: “I’m thrilled to welcome Morten to Bragg and congratulate Garrick on his promotion. Both leaders are highly qualified, bringing extensive iGaming expertise that will be vital as we embark on our next chapter: becoming a global B2B leader in Content, Engagement, and Infrastructure and what we believe will be iGaming’s ‘AI-First’ company. Our cutting-edge tech stack has moved beyond the investment phase and is now a proven cash generator engineered for horizontal scaling.
“We believe their contributions will strengthen our ability to deliver operational leverage, meet our goals to streamline internal processes, enhance overall efficiency across our organization, and advance us further along the path toward EBITDA growth and net profitability. Importantly, with Morten streamlining operations and Garrick focused on U.S. and Global content expansion, we also believe that we are uniquely positioned to provide the robust iGaming ecosystems required by leading players in the evolving Historical and Live Racing and Prediction markets. We believe Bragg will stand out as the sole B2B provider operating at the convergence of iGaming, Sports, and Predictions.”
As Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Tonnesen’s mandate includes driving operational leverage and implementing Bragg’s ambitious artificial intelligence (AI) transformation. The goal of this transformation is to establish Bragg as an AI-First company by 2027. This transition is supported by specific 2027 objectives: ensuring AI-Enhanced Products are standard in over 90% of new launches and integrating AI into more than three-quarters of Bragg’s operational workflows.
Mr. Tonnesen brings over 17 years of progressive leadership experience in the iGaming, sports betting and technology sectors. He is recognized for his expertise in scaling complex businesses, driving cost efficiencies and operational excellence, and successfully executing high-impact initiatives to expand into new markets and achieve profitable growth. Before joining Bragg, Mr. Tonnesen served as Chief Growth Officer at Xtremepush, a leading provider of AI-powered CRM and loyalty marketing. Prior to his role at Xtremepush, which he joined in 2024, he was Chief Commercial Officer at Shape Games, an award-winning digital B2B platform and service provider for the iGaming industry, which was subsequently sold to Kambi. Earlier in his career, he co-founded and successfully exited the sports betting operator BetWarrior, now a major player in LatAm. He also spent six years in various roles at PokerStars. Mr. Tonnesen holds a Bachelor of Science in General Economics and a Master of Science in Strategy, Management, and Organisation from Copenhagen Business School.
Mr. Tonnesen said: “It has been captivating to watch the scale, scope and speed with which Bragg is already building the Bragg AI Brain and, thereby, transforming itself into an AI-first company. With Bragg navigating a combination of increasingly complex regulatory compliance requirements and recent tax headwinds in the Netherlands and other regions, exciting new emerging market opportunities in the U.S. and elsewhere, and potential consolidation in the overall global iGaming and Prediction markets, my near-term focus will be squarely on helping steer the Bragg AI Brain toward protecting the Company’s cash runway and driving its EBITDA growth.”
Mr. Morris first joined Bragg as Senior Vice President Commercial for the U.S. & Canada in 2024. In an iGaming management career spanning more than 15 years, before joining Bragg, he served as Chief Operating Officer at Digital Gaming Corporation, Operations Manager at Microgaming, and IT Platforms Manager at Derivco. Mr. Morris has a Bachelor of Economics from Stellenbosch University.
Mr. Morris said: “Since I first joined Bragg in May 2024, we have significantly expanded our U.S. content footprint through the launch of our newest games, Remote Gaming Server technology, and Player Account Management platform. I look forward to working with the team to help further accelerate growth, including via our planned strategic entrance into the Historical and Live Racing, and Prediction markets segments, with the aim of enhancing value for our shareholders.”
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Canada
Wazdan’s North American Growth Accelerates Following FanDuel Alliance
Wazdan, the player-centric developer, has further strengthened its notable North American presence by forming a partnership with FanDuel, a top iGaming company in the area.
The deal represents a crucial milestone in Wazdan’s continuous global growth, as FanDuel introduces two feature-packed games at the same time in Ontario and Michigan, enabled by Light & Wonder’s aggregation platform.
In Ontario, gamers can experience Mighty Fish: Blue Marlin and 36 Coins, two games that highlight Wazdan’s distinctive blend of familiar themes and performance-focused mechanics. In Michigan, 12 Bells and Hot Slot: 777 Crown will offer players captivating gameplay designs centered on clarity, rhythm, and extensive features.
After the initial launch, FanDuel’s famous iGaming platform, FanDuel Casino, will have its collection expanded by a wide array of new slot games, each meticulously selected to include various Wazdan features that enhance player engagement like Cash Infinity
, Hold the Jackpot, and Sticky to Infinity
, all aimed at increasing entertainment and providing tangible growth for operators.
The newest expansion capitalizes on Wazdan’s progress in North America, succeeding in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and previous entries into West Virginia.
Radka Bacheva, Head of Sales at Wazdan, said: “Partnering with FanDuel represents a major milestone in Wazdan’s North American growth strategy and underlines the strong demand for our engagement-driven portfolio across regulated markets.
“FanDuel’s reach and reputation make them an ideal partner, and launching simultaneously in Ontario and Michigan is a powerful way to introduce our games to new audiences. We are confident that our feature-rich titles and proven mechanics will resonate strongly with players and deliver tangible value for FanDuel as we continue to scale our presence across the region.”
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Canada
PointsBet Canada to Contest Proposed 5-Day Suspension by AGCO
PointsBet Canada confirmed it will request a hearing before the independent Licence Appeal Tribunal to contest the Notice of Proposed Order issued by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) on February 12, 2026, proposing a five-day suspension of its operator registration.
PointsBet claims that the proposed sanction overemphasized an isolated incident that was a result of human error, not a systemic issue. The company also said that it did not intentionally withhold information from gaming regulators, and it immediately sent the necessary information once it was discovered.
The operator, which launched in Ontario in April 2022, also said that it cooperated fully with the AGCO’s investigation.
“We have a strong compliance record in Ontario and remain fully committed to the highest standards of integrity and player protection. We look forward to presenting our case at the Tribunal,” said Scott Vanderwel, PointsBet Canada Chief Executive Officer.
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