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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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Canada
Play’n GO announces partnership with Canadian operator Loto-Québec
Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, has today announced a partnership with Canadian operator Loto-Québec, launching the Swedish gaming giant’s games into another Canadian province.
Already active in another Canadian province , this partnership sees Play’n GO’s content available in the province of Québec exclusively with Loto-Québec, a state-owned corporation, where online players now have access to titles such as Tome of Madness.
Magnus Olsson, Chief Commercial Officer, Play’n GO said: “At Play’n GO, we have always been clear in our vision to be active in every regulated market in the world, and this partnership with Loto-Québec is the next step on that journey.
“Our past success in Canada gives us confidence that players in Québec will enjoy the best Play’n GO content, and we look forward to many years of success with Loto-Québec in the province.”
Stéphane Martel, Head of Product and Innovation at Loto-Québec added: “As the sole iGaming operator in Québec, we pride ourselves on offering titles that truly add value to our platform, lotoquebec.com. We are happy to bring Play’n GO games to our players.”
Canada
Court Decision Upholds iGaming Ontario’s Model
iGaming Ontario has welcomed the decision of the Ontario Superior Court, which found that iGaming Ontario’s model is consistent with the Criminal Code and that iGaming Ontario is conducting and managing igaming in the province.
“We have always been confident in our model and are pleased that the court has ruled in our favour, and that Ontarians can continue to play with confidence in our regulated igaming market,” said Martha Otton, Executive Director of iGaming Ontario.
“Ontario’s model meets the requirements and contributes to the public good by protecting players, their data and their funds, while helping to fund priority public services in Ontario, and bringing well-paid, high-tech jobs and economic development to Ontario,” Otton added.
In dismissing the application brought forward by the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK), the Superior Court found that iGaming Ontario is the “operating mind” behind Ontario’s competitive igaming market in accordance with the conduct and manage requirements of the Criminal Code.
iGaming Ontario will continue to conduct and manage igaming as it has since the launch of the regulated market on April 4, 2022.
Bragg Gaming Group
Bragg Gaming Appoints Renowned iGaming Executive Neill Whyte as Chief Commercial Officer
Bragg Gaming Group, a global iGaming technology and content provider, announced that Neill Whyte has been appointed as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective 1st May 2024, establishing a new global commercial structure at the Company and bolstering its leadership team.
Whyte brings over 18 years of experience in the iGaming sector, most recently in the role of Chief Commercial Officer at Digital Gaming Corporation’s (DGC), B2B iGaming Division. After joining DGC in early 2020, he was responsible for the commercially successful launch and growth of its content distribution business in the US.
Prior to joining DGC, Whyte held multiple positions in the gaming industry including as Head of Business Development at Isle of Man-based iGaming specialist Apricot Investments, as Board Member at Swedish iGaming product and Lottery content distributor Genera Networks, and in various senior roles over eleven years at leading iGaming content supplier Microgaming, including as Head of Product Channels.
In his new role with Bragg, Whyte will be tasked with leading the Company’s global commercial teams to drive growth across all of the Company’s product verticals which include proprietary online casino content from its Atomic Slot Lab, Indigo Magic and Wild Streak Gaming studios, exclusive content from content partners, HUB a leading casino content aggregation platform, Fuze player engagement, as well as its award-winning player account management (PAM) platform and turnkey solutions.
Matevž Mazij, Chief Executive Officer at Bragg, said: “I am very pleased to be announcing today the appointment of Neill Whyte as Chief Commercial Officer at Bragg. His iGaming product and market knowledge, together with his record in driving growth from developing successful and mutually beneficial commercial partnerships are exceptional.
“As we leverage our broad content and product portfolio to grow in existing and new markets, including in the United States, Canada, Latin America and Europe, Neill’s unique combination of knowledge, skills and experience in this sector are a perfect fit for our ambitions at Bragg.”
Neill Whyte, Chief Commercial Officer at Bragg, said: “It’s an honor to join Matevž and the wider teams at Bragg already in place across North America, Europe and in India. I have been impressed with the depth and quality of the content, product and technology offerings at Bragg, and its ability to rapidly adapt, certify and deploy this content and technology in newly regulated markets is a distinct advantage.
“We also have a huge opportunity to grow our footprint with our existing customers in markets in which we are already established. Our content and product roadmaps are second to none, and I’m planning to get on the road in the coming weeks and months to meet the team and our customers and to start building for the next stage of mutual growth. I can’t wait to get going.”
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