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Greece’s regulated gambling market delivered gross gaming revenue of €3.07 billion in 2025, marking a 6.7% increase compared with the previous year, with online gambling continuing to strengthen its position as the market’s fastest-expanding segment. The figures, published in the Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP) Newsletter #36 on 31 March 2026, underline the extent to which digital channels are reshaping the structure of the Greek market while policymakers prepare for signi

Africa’s gambling industry is on a strong upward trajectory, with projections estimating its value will reach $11.3 billion by 2032—nearly doubling the $6.1 billion recorded in 2023. This rapid expansion is being fuelled by a combination of urbanisation, aggressive marketing by operators, increasing internet penetration, and the continent’s notably young population. A wide range of both international and domestic brands are already active across the region, including Betw

Belgium’s regulated gambling sector recorded its first annual contraction since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, as newly released figures for 2024 reveal a notable downturn across the market. Data published on Tuesday by the national regulator shows that total gross gaming revenue (GGR) fell to €1.61 billion, representing a 4.86% decrease from the €1.69 billion reported in 2023. The decline was largely attributed to a sharp reduction in land-based gambling activity, e

Brazil has emerged in recent years as one of the world’s most promising gambling markets. The formal regulation of sports betting in 2023 and the introduction of a licensing system laid the groundwork for rapid industry growth. Yet, political tensions and shifting positions from President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva have created an environment of uncertainty about the sector’s future. A pivotal moment for the Brazilian gambling landscape came in December 2023 with the signing o

Vietnam’s casino industry is experiencing steady growth, fueled largely by strong demand from South Korean visitors. At the same time, the market is undergoing notable changes as player demographics evolve, competition among operators intensifies, and digital technologies become more deeply integrated into customer engagement strategies. Scott Choi, head of external marketing at Lion Club, a premium e-gaming club operator in Vietnam, told AGB that Korean players remain the si

European Central Bank and European Systemic Risk Board have jointly released a detailed analysis warning that expanding connections between traditional banks and the non-bank financial intermediation sector could create structural vulnerabilities capable of intensifying financial stress during adverse market environments. The joint publication, titled “Financial stability risks from linkages between banks and the non-bank financial intermediation sector”, concludes that while

The legalization of betting in 2026 is less about dramatic first-time openings and more about careful regulatory evolution that reshapes how betting functions in practice. While only a limited number of countries move from prohibition to legality, several influential jurisdictions are rolling out expanded licensing regimes, dismantling monopolies, or activating legal frameworks that were approved in earlier years. Rather than triggering a single, sweeping global shift, 20

Cyprus’ betting market continued its expansion in the third quarter of 2025, with total gross revenue from Class A and Class B operators rising 7 per cent year-on-year to €312.5 million, according to data released by the National Betting Authority (NBA). The figure also marks a 20 per cent increase compared with the same period in 2023. The authority reported that online betting maintained its dominant role during the July to September period. Class B operators generated €235

The global server market surged to an unprecedented $112.4 billion in revenue in the third quarter of 2025, marking a new record, according to figures from the International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker. The quarter delivered another period of robust expansion, with total vendor revenue climbing 61 per cent year-on-year compared with the same quarter in 2024. Growth was driven by strong demand across both traditional and accelerated server seg

Arena Racing Company (ARC) has obtained official authorization to operate as a gaming-related vendor in the United Arab Emirates, marking a significant milestone for the company’s international expansion. The approval, granted by the General Commercial Gaming Authority (GCGRA), permits ARC to provide its racing-focused solutions to operators who are themselves licensed by the UAE regulator, opening the door for the company to establish a presence in a newly regulated market.