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UAE launches licensed iGaming: Blask Index surges 44% before Play 971 enters high-income expatriate market.

Blask’s lens on Latin America’s “Amazon of opportunity” for online gambling Brazil’s digital gambling boom is no longer a niche story. By the spring of 2025, the country’s central bank estimated that online stakes had reached as much as 30 billion reais (about $5.1 billion) each month — several times higher than prior public estimates. […]

Blask data analysis, October 2025 Across the global iGaming map, a handful of countries are not just dominated: they’re owned. Blask’s Brand’s Accumulated Power (BAP) and Competitive Earnings Baseline (CEB) show how, in certain nations, one brand captures virtually all visibility, traffic, and earnings potential. In these monopoly-style markets, dominance stems from two main forces: […]

Japanese police have made the first arrests of affiliates promoting offshore online casinos, charging two men with running the site Onkaji Hissho between 2020 and 2021. Authorities allege they directed local players to a Curaçao-licensed casino, earning commissions via crypto. A paid Discord group with “winning strategies” was also uncovered. This case comes just months before Japan’s new ban […]

This article is about correct usage of such tool as Blask Index, explaining how to interpret the data correctly

Worldwide iGaming markets have faced several upheavals recently. From youth-led uprisings to economic crises, data from Blask shows that betting interest inevitably rebounds once crises ease.

Which markets exploded in 2024? From Rwanda’s 146% surge to the Philippines’ comeback, Blask breaks down the year’s fastest-growing iGaming regions. Backed by real-time Blask Index and player insights, this report reveals where smart operators are heading next.

Stay ahead in iGaming with real-time market insights, brand rankings, and smart data filters — all on Blask’s Market Overview page.