Online Gambling Market Size

Online Gambling Market Analysis

The Online Gambling Market size is estimated at USD 93.26 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 153.21 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 10.44% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

Nowadays, a large portion of the global population has access to the Internet. According to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the number of internet users globally was 5,300 million in 2022. This represents one of the primary factors behind the immense popularity of online gambling services worldwide. The increased penetration of smartphones further leads to an increase in several mobile application-based lottery games as they provide end-users the convenience and comfort of gambling within their own space. Casino gambling has been one of the rapidly growing gambling categories, owing to the convenience of usage and optimal user experience. To meet different player interests, online gambling platforms provide various games, such as slots, poker, and sports betting.

Sports betting is popular in the Asia-Pacific region. Moreover, there has been a rise in the popularity of draw-based and scratch-off instant games, especially across European countries, which positively impacts the growth of the market studied. Online gambling gross win in Europe was EUR 29.3 billion in 2022, according to the European Gaming & Betting Association. With the advent of virtual reality and blockchain, various companies are focusing on advancing innovative platforms to cater to the requirements and needs of customers and achieve a competitive edge in the market. For instance, in July 2023, Kindred launched a proprietary tech platform in Pennsylvania, United States. The company offers access to Unibet Casino and Sportsbook apps on the Kindred platform.