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- A new market forecast says global online gambling revenue could reach $326.27 billion by 2035.
- It’s expected to grow annually at a rate of 10.85%.
The global online gambling market was valued at $116.5 billion in 2025. A Market Research Future report says it will rise to $129.1 billion this year before climbing over the next decade.
Its outlook ties that growth to mobile usage, broader internet access, digital payments, and continued legalization trends across multiple regions.
The online gambling market is evolving around a familiar mix of products and technology: online sports betting, online casinos, live dealer gaming, mobile apps, and live-streamed betting experiences. It also points to artificial intelligence, cloud computing, blockchain, and secure digital payment systems as supporting factors in the sector’s expansion.
The headline figure is the long-range projection: $326.27 billion by 2035, with an expected annual growth rate of 10.85%. Europe currently has one of the largest online gambling markets, while North America is expanding as more jurisdictions regulate online gambling and sports betting.
The report also expects considerable growth in Asia-Pacific, with Latin America and the Middle East and Africa included in the broader regional outlook.
In its report, Market Research Future said:
“The online gambling market is evolving rapidly with mobile gaming, secure digital payments, live betting, and expanding legalization driving global growth.”
Growth is more than just larger handle
The report directly links regional expansion to regulation, which lines up with how the US market is commonly discussed: growth tends to follow legal access, product rollout, and payment convenience.
The report also highlights verticals that matter most to American bettors and operators, including online sports betting, casino games, and live dealer products. Just as important, it says operators are investing in responsible gambling tools such as self-exclusion, spending limits, identity verification, and behavioral monitoring.
That combination matters because it frames growth as more than just bigger handle or more users. It suggests the next phase of online gambling is being shaped by compliance systems, mobile-first design, and payment infrastructure alongside product expansion.
Based on reporting by EINPresswire.
