Online gambling market forecast 2026: what the numbers actually say
In the span of a single decade, online gambling transformed from a regulatory afterthought into one of the fastest-growing industries on earth. By the end of 2026, the global market is expected to surpass $143 billion in revenue — nearly double what it was five years ago. Governments that once banned the practice are now writing licensing frameworks. Brands that did not exist in 2022 are already ranked among the top five in markets the size of Germany.