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Online Gambling & Betting Market Size worth $ 182.2 Billion by 2031 – TMR Study
Transparency Market Research Inc. – The study analysts observed the growing popularity of online betting games involving of offering real money through online casinos. Online gambling companies are reaping revenue streams from the growing market value of the online gambling & betting, which is forecast to reach US$ 182.2 Bn by 2031. The demand analysis of online gambling & betting market has underscored the growing trend of smartphone-based gaming globally and rapidly increasing adoption of mobile instant messaging.
Many companies engaged in online casinos are keenly looking to leverage recent innovations in gaming technologies in a bid to enchant gamers. Furthermore, most key players in online gambling & betting market are leaning on constantly building up their brand equity through promoting these technologies and various benefits they bring to gamers, such as access to real-time analytics.
Key Findings of Online Gambling & Betting Market Study
- Growing Popularity of Online Sports Betting Pivots Tremendous Growth Opportunity: Rising inclination toward online sports betting is expanding the canvas for generating revenues in online gambling & betting market. Growing awareness of the sites that allow online sports betting has catalyzed the expansion of market opportunities.
- Rising Adoption of Smartphone-Based Gaming Generating Sizable Revenues: Penetration of smartphones and low-cost internet services has enabled online gambling companies to expand their product portfolio notably in emerging economies of Asia Pacific. The popularity of fantasy sports and focus on expanding the reach for audience for football and cricket have led to several profitable avenues for players in the online gambling & betting market.
- Commercialization of VR-based Headsets and Immersive Technologies Fueling Market Prospects: A slew of products that help gamers to immerse themselves in the activities have been widely commercialized and adopted. Stridently, virtual reality (VR) technology-enabled headsets have gathered traction, thus fueling the prospects of online gambling & betting market. Of note, online poker tournaments are gathering steams, thus expanding profitable avenue.
Online Gambling & Betting Market: Key Drivers
- Relaxation of laws and regulations on online gambling & betting in several developing and developed nations is a key driver of the expansion of market prospects. Especially online casinos had struck a favorable chord with consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns.
- Cost-effective access to high-speed internet is a key pivot for the online gambling & betting market growth. Rise in popularity of internet-based gambling is invigorating demand.
Online Gambling & Betting Market: Regional Growth Dynamics
- The TMR study found that Europe led the global market in 2021, as it accounted for a major share. North America has also been a lucrative region in online gambling & betting market. In this regard, growing adoption of immersive technologies for online gambling & betting is boosting the U.S. online gambling market size.
- Asia Pacific online gambling & betting market is projected to expand at a remarkable growth rate during the forecast period of 2022 – 2031. Favroable legal framework in several economies is a key underpinning for revenue growth in the regional market in recent years. Apart from this, penetration of low-cost internet services in the region has accelerated the prospects of sports betting and gambling for market players.
Online Gambling & Betting Market: Competition Landscape
Firms are increasingly geared toward strengthening their online sports betting platforms reinforced by sponsorship in popular sports, which boosted their online gambling & betting market shares. The competition landscape is now characterized by high consolidation owing to relatively few large players holding majority of the stakes.
Some of the key market players are William Hill plc, Mybet Holding, Betsson AB, Kindred Group, The Betway Group, Betfred Ltd., Bet365 Group Ltd, GVC Holdings Plc, Fortuna Entertainment Group, The Stars Group, and 888 Holdings plc.
Online Gambling & Betting Market Segmentation
- Gaming Type
- Poker
- Casino
- Social Gaming
- Lottery
- Bingo
- Fantasy Sports
- Sports Betting
- Football
- Rugby
- Basketball
- Hockey
- Cricket
- Others (Baseball, Cycling, etc.)
- Device Type
- Desktops & Laptops
- Mobiles & Tablets
- Gaming Source
- Foreign Gaming Sources
- Local Gaming Sources
Regions Covered
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- South America
Consumer Goods Research Reports
Sports Betting Market – The global sports betting market is expected to reach US$ 653.5 Bn by the end of 2031, grow at a CAGR of 9.8% from 2022 to 2031
Internet Sports Betting Market – The Internet sports betting market is projected to expand at CAGR of 12.1% during the forecast period 2021–2031
Sports Betting Kiosk Market – The global sports betting kiosk market is expected to register a CAGR of 7% between 2019 and 2027
Virtual Reality in Gaming Market – The global virtual reality in gaming market is expected to reach US$ 86.22 Bn by the end of 2031, grow at a CAGR of 32.3% from 2022 to 2031
Smart Card Market- Smart Card Market is expected to reach US$ 33.5 Bn by the end of 2031
Commercial Drones Market- Commercial Drones Market is expected to cross the value of US$ 11.30 Bn by the end of 2031
Smart Toys Market- Smart Toys Market is expected to cross the value of US$ 54.1 Bn by the end of 2031
Adult Entertainment Market- Adult Entertainment Market to reach US$ 300 Bn by 2030
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XSOLLA STRENGTHENS COMMITMENT TO ATLANTIC CANADA’S GROWING GAME INDUSTRY WITH EXPANDED EVENT PRESENCE
Global Video Game Commerce Company To Support Industry Growth Through Panels, Workshops, And Community Engagement Across Atlantic Canada
Xsolla, a leading global video game commerce company, today announced its participation in two major gaming industry events taking place across Atlantic Canada from June 3-5, 2026, reinforcing the company’s commitment to supporting regional game development ecosystems and fostering industry collaboration.
Xsolla will participate in both Game Invest East and XP Game Connect Atlantic, joining developers, publishers, investors, and industry leaders for discussions centered on the future of game development, investment, and innovation in the local area.
At Game Invest East, held in partnership with Scaffold, Xsolla will contribute to conversations around funding, growth opportunities, and the evolving business landscape for game studios.
Featured on the panel titled “If You Can Make It Here,” Xsolla’s Manny Hachey, Senior Director of Developer Success, joins Kate Edwards, CEO and Principal Consultant of Geogrify, and Amir Satvat, Business Development Director at Tencent Games, founder of Always Supporting the Games Community (ASGC), and a 2026 GamesBeat Visionary Award honoree, to explore how new regions and new entrants can survive and thrive in disruptive times.
Hachey, a native of Atlantic Canada, was personally requested by Scaffold to represent Xsolla at the event — a homecoming that adds a personal dimension to the panel’s central thesis. Having built her career and made her mark in Germany’s games industry, she returns with a firsthand perspective on what it takes to leave, build something meaningful abroad, and come back with proof of concept.
Xsolla will continue its Atlantic Canada engagement at XP Game Connect Atlantic in Halifax on June 5. John Nguyen, Regional Vice President, Canada at Xsolla, and Ted DiNola, Developer Evangelist at Xsolla, will host a workshop titled ‘Full Picture to Fast Lane: Xsolla Ecosystem Overview & Live SDK 3 Integration’, providing practical insights and actionable strategies for developers navigating today’s rapidly evolving gaming market.
Nguyen will also host a panel titled, ‘What Does the Future of Game Development Look Like in Atlantic Canada?’ where he will be joined by industry experts, including Ryan Filsinger from Iron Fox; Shawn Woods, CEO at Alpha Dog and VP of Interactive Society of Nova Scotia; George Greer, Founder of Besszong; and Jade Yhap, President of Interactive NB. The panel will explore the region’s growing role in the global games industry and the opportunities ahead for studios, talent, and ecosystem partners.
“Atlantic Canada continues to emerge as an exciting hub for game development talent and innovation,” said John Nguyen, Regional Vice President, Canada, at Xsolla. “Xsolla is proud to support these events and contribute to conversations that help empower developers, build ecosystems, strengthen industry connections, and accelerate growth across the region.”
“Events like Game Invest East and XP Game Connect Atlantic are critical for building stronger connections across the games industry,” said Berkley Egenes, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer at Xsolla. “Atlantic Canada has a growing community of talented developers, creators, and industry leaders, and we’re excited to be part of conversations that help to shape the future of gaming in the region while supporting studios at every stage of growth.”
Through its participation in these events, Xsolla aims to deepen relationships within the Atlantic Canadian game development community while supporting knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and long-term ecosystem growth.
For more information about Xsolla’s participation in these events across Atlantic Canada, visit: xsolla.pro/Atlantic-Canada
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Ben Scobie-Trumper Head of Sales at mkodo
GGPoker selects GeoLocs geolocation service for regulated Ontario market
mkodo’s GeoLocs will handle in-platform location checks for GGPoker players in Ontario, removing the need for a separate verification app.
GGPoker has selected GeoLocs by mkodo as its geolocation service provider for the operator’s regulated Ontario offering.
Under the partnership, GeoLocs will provide in-platform location verification for GGPoker players across Ontario, with the aim of supporting regulatory compliance without requiring an additional app download or separate approval process.
“Our priority is to ensure players have a seamless experience on GGPoker whilst staying fully compliant with regulations. We chose GeoLocs because of their proven expertise, industry and regulatory knowledge and the fact that players don’t need to verify location through a separate app or download.” – Sarne Lightman, Managing Director of GGPoker.
“The partnership with GGPoker is very exciting. We’re proud to support a globally recognised operator in delivering a seamless, compliant player experience in Ontario. With Alberta opening in July, the partnership with GGPoker in Ontario further reinforces GeoLocs’ expansion across the Canadian gaming market.” – Ben Scobie-Trumper, Head of Sales at mkodo.
GeoLocs is a geolocation product built by mkodo for regulated markets, supporting web and mobile location checks for gaming, sports betting, poker and lottery operators, according to the company.
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Business Development
Xsolla expands Atlantic Canada event push with Game Invest East and XP Game Connect
Xsolla will take part in two Atlantic Canada industry events—Game Invest East and XP Game Connect Atlantic—running June 3-5, 2026, as it increases its presence in the region’s game development ecosystem.
The company said it will join discussions with developers, publishers, investors, and other stakeholders focused on game development, investment, and innovation. At Game Invest East, held in partnership with Scaffold, Xsolla will participate in a panel titled “If You Can Make It Here.” Xsolla’s Manny Hachey, Senior Director of Developer Success, will appear alongside Kate Edwards, CEO and Principal Consultant of Geogrify, and Amir Satvat, Business Development Director at Tencent Games, founder of Always Supporting the Games Community (ASGC), and a 2026 GamesBeat Visionary Award honoree.
Xsolla’s Halifax stop comes on June 5 at XP Game Connect Atlantic. John Nguyen, Regional Vice President, Canada at Xsolla, and Ted DiNola, Developer Evangelist at Xsolla, will host a workshop titled “Full Picture to Fast Lane: Xsolla Ecosystem Overview & Live SDK 3 Integration.”
Nguyen will also host a panel, “What Does the Future of Game Development Look Like in Atlantic Canada?”, joined by Ryan Filsinger from Iron Fox; Shawn Woods, CEO at Alpha Dog and VP of Interactive Society of Nova Scotia; George Greer, Founder of Besszong; and Jade Yhap, President of Interactive NB.
“Atlantic Canada continues to emerge as an exciting hub for game development talent and innovation,” said John Nguyen, Regional Vice President, Canada, at Xsolla. “Xsolla is proud to support these events and contribute to conversations that help empower developers, build ecosystems, strengthen industry connections, and accelerate growth across the region.”
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