Global gambling industry in recent years

Whether it's a poker player calculating their pot equity, a roulette player checking their winning percentage, or an operator releasing their latest earnings report, numbers permeate every corner of gambling. Know the numbers to get the most out of your gaming!

• Big Picture
• Who's the Worst?
• Global Industry
• Largest Countries
• Best Ways to Work
• The Rise of Casinos
• Popular Games
• i Gaming Equation
• Predicting the Future

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• Big Picture
• Who's the Worst?
• Global Industry
• Largest Countries
• Best Ways to Work
• The Rise of Casinos
• Popular Games
• i Gaming Equation
• Predicting the Future

Gambling around the world: The big picture

Before we get into the details, let's paint the big numbers with a broad brush. The gaming industry is a varied and sometimes complicated beast, but when you look at it from a practical standpoint, the numbers are pretty impressive.

The most important statistic for gamblers today is the value of the industry as a whole. Gambling, which can be divided into two main industries, live and online, has seen remarkable growth over the past five years.

The graph on the left shows online gambling data ($ billion), while the graph on the right shows overall gambling data ($ billion).

When breaking down gambling revenue data by country, we can see that China and the United States are at the top. (2015 data)

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Online gambling statistics

According to global gambling statistics, about 26% of the population gambles. This means that about 1. 6 billion people gamble worldwide, and 4. 2 billion people gamble at least once a year. In terms of online gambling and demographics, a survey conducted in the UK showed that 17% of the population gambles online, generating revenue of £5. 3 billion from the online market alone.

In 2016, of the 4. 2 billion people who said they gamble regularly, only 3% said they gamble online. However, the U. S. online gambling market generated $306. 5 billion in revenue in 2018, and that figure is likely to grow since then. The gambling industry continues to prove it is the most dynamic entertainment economy in the world.

Who's doing worst?

If we talk about gambling on a personal scale, Australians are in the lead. In 2014, Australians spent more than $916 per capita on gambling, followed by Singaporeans with $891. 16. It was only a short time ago that Singapore legalized casino gambling, so it is not surprising that the first place is a similar indicator.

Despite Las Vegas being considered the birthplace of gambling, Americans take third place with $505. 44 per capita, while Ireland, with its free scenario for gambling, comes in second with $490. 39. The United Kingdom, where land-based and online competitive games are legal and where one of the best licensing jurisdictions in the world operates, is behind with $377. 83.

Another exciting member of the top ten is Malta. This small Mediterranean peninsula can be trampled by a small crowd, but its per capita losses are among the largest in the world. Malta is the leading gambling jurisprudenoia, where almost all the most coholing websites and online gambling departments are located.

First Mature Gambling Losses (2014) (all in US Bucks)

Gambling Losses by States in 2016 (in US Bucks, billions of dollars)

As always, statistics are a matter of probability, and as a result, even when looking at a list of huge losses in gambling, you are looking at the profits of the operators. With this in mind, below is a breakdown of the top 10 spaces regarding profits from gambling.

Global gambling industry: The house always wins

Interestingly, Macau takes the first place in profits. However, Chinese residents do not make the top list in losses from gambling. Macau tourism companies have recently checked the issue, but the former Portuguese colony's bid by Macau leaders and guests are all the same.

Australia takes the first place in terms of losses and profits. The country has more "residents" (slot machines) than most other states, and this is with a population of just 22 million.

When it comes to gambling, we are all equal. No matter where you live, what games you play, or how much you have to set, whether live or on the Internet, we are all fighting against the odds. But like a pile of casino chips, some states have risen higher than others in recent years.

Top gambling centres

So which states enjoy gambling the most? Thanks to a combination of adaptation, innovation, and effective advancements, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and Macau have become gambling masters since the turn of the millennium.

Let's take a look at the main players in 2023 and how they are using their facilities to transform themselves into darlings of global gambling companies. Click on the "Statistics for " button to go to the section for each country.

Gambling is prohibited in mainland China, but Macau is a paradise for gambling fans. 50 % of Macau's income is only gambling. In 2018, he earned nearly $ 38 billion.

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In the United States, the gambling industry is estimated to be $ 261 billion and offers 1. 8 million employment. Most of the states are in effect in Nevada, as gambling is virtually prohibited.

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Thanks to the revision of the law, the British market is growing steadily. In 2018, the British gambling industry earned £ 14. 4 billion, estimating that 32 % of the country's population played gambling on a weekly basis.

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80 % of the population is gambling in Australia. According to recent surveys, they have been betting more than residents in any other country and spending about $ 18 billion per year.

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Thanks to a free approach to gambling, Canada gains $ 17. 3 billion annually. In 2017, the industry has grown 4, 9 % and continues to evolve.

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The biggest game: Casino.

1. Macau

China and gambling are in the relationship between love and hatred. The country has a stat e-owned lottery that provides services to more than 1 billion residents, but most online and live gambling are prohibited. China's big problem, at least, what the government does with Macau.

Currently, the Portugal colony is the world's largest gambling center. It functions as a special administrative district in China. Although it is not completely managed from Beijing, he had to break away from gambling income in response to strong pressure from the mainland.

Macau's gambling coach is performed by the Macau Gambling Inspection Adjustment Bureau (DICJ). DICJ also supports Macau administration's top in Macau's economic planning.

Macau has 38 casinos, including larg e-scale projects by global players such as Sands, Win, and Melco Crown.

2016 (2015) Macau Casino Gaming Revenue:

January 2016: 18. 674 million mopes (23. 478 Macau Pataka).

February 2016: 19. 521 Million Mop (MOP19. 542) March 2016: 17. 981 Million (21. 487 Macau Pataka) April 2016: 17. 341 Million Mop (MOP19, 167) May 2016: 18. 389 Million (MOP20. 346) Macau's total game revenue (GGR) has been declining overall in recent years. Many casinos have been struggling with the restrictions of fund transfer from China to Macau. Entertainment for the "mass market", a new direction of casino development, may change the fate of Macau. Otherwise, VIPs and Hailers will continue to look for new gambling places, such as Australia, Singapore, and the Philippines.

Game: Poker, Casino, Sports rate, Jump, Lottery, Daily Fantasy Sport (DFS), Bingo

2. United States of America

After Macau, the United States is still leading the world in gambling, and Nevada supports them in its free casino industry.

Many states prohibit online gambling, but many states are legalizing casinos in tribal residents and private casinos. Most states in the United States have a state lottery.

In 2013, Nevada, New Jersey, and Delaware were the first states to regulate online gambling. Currently, Nevada has an online poker site, and Delaware and New Jersey have legal online casinos and poker sites. Online sports betting can be used in several states, but still illegal in many states.

According to UNLV statistics, the income from commercial casinos gambling in the United States has been growing steadily for several years:

Profit of commercial casino gambling in the United States:

Regarding the gambling share in the United States, Nevada is clearly leading, and in 2015 there is an indicator of $ 11. 113. 830. However, New Jersey is in a severe era. Atlantic City has closed casinos, and casinos have decreased from $ 52 million in 2006 to $ 25 million in 2015.

In New Jersey, online gambling was legalized in 2013 after the Internet gambling law was alleviated. The gaming execution department (DGE) supervises legal Internet gambling in the Garden state.

What is the annual revenue of gambling? The total income in 2017 was $ 158. 04 billion and $ 161. 24 billion in 2018. In 2017, Palimi Chewel Betting accounted for the biggest share. The following year, he switched to a sportsbook and raised $ 430 million.

How to regulate, lottery, casinos, and sports books are regulated in their respective states. Many states in the United States are still banning online sports betting, but this law is being reviewed due to the growing popularity of DFS (Daily Fantasy Sports). In Nevada and New Jersey, lan d-based casinos are legalized and some online gambling are also legalized. In California and Florida, legal live pokers are flourished. However, the two shines oppose the legalization of online poker. Pennsylvania has recently liberated the lan d-based gambling and online gambling markets.

Game: Sports Betting, poker, lottery, bingo, horse racing, casino, mobile games, social games.

3. United Kingdom

One of the first gambling markets and the British Gambling Committee, the leader of regulation, has been remarkable in recent years. From the number of gambling shops to the market as a whole, the United Kingdom is definitely a gambling power.

The UK has land-based casinos, poker rooms, bingo and a regulated national lottery. You can also play for real money on mobile and online gambling sites.

171 134 Number of virtual gaming machines (2014-15)

162 Number of newly licensed online casinos (2014-15) 8. 809 Number of bookmakers in the UK (March 2016) £195, 700 million Charitable donations to lotteries (2014-15) £12, 600 million Total revenue from the UK gambling industry including live, online and lottery betting (2014-2015)

UK gambling participation by age

In the UK, total gaming revenue (GGY) from online and mobile betting was £710. 19 million in 2011-2012.

How is it regulated? Gambling in the UK is overseen by the UK Gambling Commission, a regulatory body established in 2005 after the then Labour government decided to open up gambling laws.

The UKGC is responsible for overseeing casinos and licensing online gambling sites. Since 2014, when the Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Act was introduced, all offshore gambling sites that want to serve UK customers have to pay VAT and obtain a license from the UK Gambling Commission.

Online gambling in the UK: In the UK, remote gambling has experienced significant growth. In 2011-2012, gross gaming revenue (GGY) from online and mobile betting was £710. 19 million. With the new legislation, this increased to £3. 6 billion in 2014-2015. British people over the age of 18 are allowed to play in land-based casinos, online and on mobile devices.

There is controversy among land bookmakers over the so-called FOBTs (Fixed Odds Betting Terminals). These slot machines offer slots and roulette to casino visitors. Despite campaigns to limit bets and restrict the percentage of players who lose, FOBTs continue to support a huge domestic gambling industry.

Age-specific participation in online gambling in the UK

Always innovative in how it engages with the industry and society at large, Australia has dominated the gambling industry for over a decade. A combination of poker games helping to fund local sports, Asian tourists visiting live casinos, and a booming online economy has led to impressive gaming results in Australia in recent years.

4. Australia

Australian gamblers by age (since 2011)

Australian players by gender (since 2011)

Total gaming revenue (2013-2014)

Australian players by age (since 2015)

Shutdown of Australian gamblers on the floor (2015 survey)

The controversial "reservation" (poker machine gun) reigns supreme at the top of the Russian industry in Australia. This is the district name for slots and slot machines. Ottokh can be found in land-based casinos in Melbourne and Sydney, as well as in pubs and clubs in most states. In Western Australia, real-time play on poke is restricted by casinos. However, this situation has the potential to change.

According to the latest information, 29 million Australians over the age of 18 play on poker automats, 16 percent of the state's adult population plays. 42 percent play once a week.

However, the penetration rate of sports is stagnant. TAM's municipal points allow Australians to bet on all kinds of sports.

How it's regulated: Each state has the right to allow district operators to play poker machines. In Victoria, Tabcorp and Tatts have one regular betting operation for sports and lottery betting.

The Interactive Gambling Act (IGA), enacted in 2001, was updated some time ago to introduce external legislation, for example the aforementioned fees for sports "in play" in Australia. Online casinos are prohibited in Australia, although several online sports standard websites operate under major licenses in the Northern Land. Nearly all offshore online casinos overseas are still available for Australians to return to.

156 billion Australian dollars

Total value of the gambling industry in Australia (2013-2014)

As the center of many online games and software providers, Canada has emerged victorious from its own liberal scenario towards gambling (in contrast to its neighboring United States). Thanks to this combination of innovation and regulation in the Canadian industry, Canada is now considered one of the leading gambling areas in the world.

5. Canada

Besides the large land-based casinos in English Columbia and Ontario, Canada is home to one of the most important jurisdictions in the world for online gambling. In the Kahnawake metropolis, the Kahnawake Gaming Commission (KGC) gambling commission is located under Montreal, which licenses online casinos and poker websites. Number of gaming zones in the Canadian gambling industry (2014) = 34 955

Number of casino visits by millennials as of January 2014

1-2 times per year = 53 Once every 3-5 months = 17 Once a month or more = 19 Average spending by first player per casino visit: Playing card games (poker, etc.) = C$53 ($40) Playing board games (roulette, craps, etc.) = C$50 ($38) Playing card games such as blackjack = C$50 ($38) Playing slots = C$50 ($38) Going to a casino bar = C$25 ($19) Number of gaming zones in the Canadian gambling industry Number of casino visits by millennials as of January 2014

Average casino entry cost for first player (CAD)

Number of establishments and allocated gaming zones in the Canadian gambling trade (2015-2016)

Job roles - casino guests - average costs (2015-2016)

Estimates suggest that at least 76% of adult Canadians participate in some form of gambling, with online casinos and slots taking the first place. According to 2017 information, this figure attracts about 30 million Canadians (exact figure: 29 650 033). According to estimates, the Canadian betting rate is more than $15. 5 billion per year.

15, 10 billion Canadian dollars ($11. 6 billion)

Total value of the Canadian gambling industry in 2010

It is quite possible that the UK, Australia and Canada own huge stacks in the gambling industry, but other countries are not without chips.

Before we finish our assault on gambling statistics, let's look at some of the more impressive figures of the developing global talent.

How the best of the rest stack up

Even though Singapore is considered a relatively new market in terms of gambling, in 2014, 44 percent of Singaporeans over the age of 18 participated in some form of gambling.

Germans win an average of $115 annually, placing them 9th in terms of wins per capita.

In 2013, the annual gambling expenditure of the Russian Federation was $2, 7 billion.

In real time, Macau is the world's worst center for live casinos, with 315 million visitors in 2014.

In 2014, 3, 9 million players registered with joint difficulty at online gambling sites in Spain.

With an audience of 127 million, the Land of the Rising Sun has enough people lined up to support the nation's gambling industry. In 2013, Japanese players spent $31 billion.

In 2016, the public casino bazaar was observed to be worth $381 billion. Since 2013, the public casino bazaar has grown by +23% in annual calculations. In 2017, it is believed that the public casino part will break the jackpot with $ 4, 400 billion. Experts predict that by 2020, the size of the industry will reach $ 4, 630 billion, in fact, at 5%, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for four years.

In 2015, there were 173 million computer game players in the world.

The rise of social gambling/casino

Worldwide public casino issuers - market share

In 2016, Playtika led with 25, 4% of the market, Scigames interactive with 8, 4% of the market, Zynga with 8, 1% of the market. Sovokupi notes that three major companies account for 42% of the entire public casino games market, with 15 giant companies in the range of 83%.

Slotomania, House of Fun, Bingo Blitz, WSOP, CZR Casino

Zynga Poker, Hit It Rich!, Wizard of Oz Slots, Black Diamond

Top Social Casino Publishers in 2016

Scientific Games Jackpot Party Casino, Goldfish Casino, Quick Hit, Hot Shot Double Down Casino Aristostat Heart of Vegas, FaFaFa - Real Casino Slots, Hollywood Spin Bingo Bash, GSN Casino, Fresh Deck Poker, Mirror Ball As of 2016, North America remains the largest public casino market of any region, reaching $1. 7 billion, followed by Asia and Europe. In the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, 37% of PC and mobile players play community casino games such as slots, poker, bingo, blackjack, roulette, and baccarat. The most prominent form of play in public casinos is slots, played by 53% of public casino players.

The highest share of players is in England, at 58%.

Casino betting is usually classified in the "betting" group, which also includes bingo and lotto. However, the share of casino gambling has increased from 32% in 2007 to 35. 1% in 2013.

According to the latest information, the near-middle of US casino patrons (48%) played slots, while only 16% played blackjack and 6% poker. Roulette accounted for only 5% of known games. (Statista).

Most popular gambling games

1. Casino games/slots

The growth of mobile and Internet slots has led to big wins. Progressive jackpots offer game-changing wins, with players taking home prizes of $5 million to $7 million in recent years.

Read our guide to the best slots casinos.

Sports betting is a huge, multi-billion-dollar industry. But because the sports betting market is unregulated in Asia, the entire industry could be worth billions more. Illegal gambling syndicates in China and other countries are responsible for the wealth won and lost on sporting events.

Regulated sports betting accounts for $58 billion in the big market. In 2016, this figure will exceed $77 billion. (Source: European Gaming and Betting Association).

2. Sports betting

Read our guide on sports betting.

Online poker has boomed since the early 2000s, when websites were shut down and internet traffic dropped in the US. And even in regulated markets, the number of online poker players has increased, due in large part to a surge in players playing in live card rooms.

Live tournaments see the winner of the Universal Series of Poker take home $7-10 million in prize money. The biggest online tournaments attract many players in the hope of winning first place prizes worth millions of dollars.

3. Poker

Read our guide to the best poker casinos.

Lottery is legal in many states, including a classic rate and a casino-way gambling in the law prohibited by law. EGBA predicts the ratio of lotteries on an online gambling on a total scale of 2, 3 % in 2013 to 4 % in 2016.

In England, the state lottery is allocated to collecting money for charity and regenerating large prizes. From 2012 to 2015, lottery prize money increased by 22 %: In 2012, £ 338 billion was paid and in 2015 it was -£ 413 billion.

4. Lottery

According to the estimation, 100 million players are reached in real time in real time in real time, of which 70-80 % are the main ages of 30-50 years old and women. In 2015, buyers from the United Kingdom had an annual gallop income of 128. 64 million in the Internet bingo industry, equivalent to 3%of the entire Internet gambling market.

In 2015, the annual gallops of the Internet bingo industry from the buyers from England were £ 128, £ 128, or 3 % of the overall ratio of the Internet gambling market.

5. Bingo

As you can see from statistics, the rea l-time gambling industry is prosperous. The number of players betting, from live casinos in Canada to online economy in Spain, is clearly increasing.

Despite the fact that the gambling business fields have developed more slowly than expected due to the mass recession and the difficulty of adaptation, the ARTE L-based balance is still positive. Given the future, the future of a mobile casino, a live dealer, and a virtual realit y-like appearance will definitely help to record annual revenue.

The great iGaming equation

In other words, whether you are an operator, a player, or a simple followers of numbers, the gambling industry is one of the most lively entertainment economy in the world.

In terms of dynamism of online gambling, the dynamism of the formation, there is probably no department in the world now. In the world, technological innovation has gained momentum, more brands fought for players, and more people bet.

Considering the current state of the gambling world, everyone is looking for the future. But as most people have already agreed, it is not so easy to predict the future of gambling. In order to shine this story, we investigated the data and thought about what was actually waiting in the future.

Predicting the Future of World Gambling

What immediately catches the eye is the staggering cost of the casino industry in 2017, which is predicted to reach $635 billion in the coming years. Breaking this statistic down into more detailed data, it is necessary to look at the two biggest contributors to casino industry growth: the United States and the United Kingdom. In the United States, the projected cash revenues reach $21 billion and $14 billion, while in the UK, the projected online gambling revenues reach $4 billion. These two figures alone will see the global gambling market grow by 5, 7% until 2022.

Overall, the growth related to casino gaming has been huge, but almost all of it has happened in the online sphere. Gaming in land-based casinos has been on the decline, as it has been in recent years, except in a few regions. As new online markets open up, one can only assume that the online casino industry will continue to surpass land-based establishments in size.

Set to top $635 billion

The largest online gambling market is Europe, which probably surprises no one. In 2015, the EU market accounted for 47, 6% of the total winnings from online games worldwide, which amounted to 34. 6 billion euros (excluding winnings). The success of online gambling in Europe is well known, but it is the level of innovation, especially with the growth of successful casino platforms, that has helped the continent to be considered a gambling leader.

However, given the uncertainty of EU policies after Brexit, the question arises as to how economic protectionism will affect gambling in Europe in the coming years.

Europe leads the way

Macau gambling has always been prominent, and statistics show that gambling activity on China's shores is only increasing. Casino Macau's monthly annual growth rate is stable at 1. 1%. Thus, Macau is on course to confidently achieve its annual total gaming revenue.

According to current data based on infrastructure, attendance and spending, this figure could reach $53 billion by 2022. This data comes from Morgan Stanley's report "Macau 2022 - Compounding Power". In the report, analysts point out that "more than 80% of the expected gains should come to the mass market segment, so we believe the quality of growth will be better." The opening of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge in 2018 was a revolutionary event in infrastructure development, connecting Hong Kong and Macau with the city of Zhuhai on the Chinese mainland. In addition, the spectacular Hanxing Island development project, which aims to turn the entire region into a global center for leisure, tourism and gambling business, continues. We also believe that by 2022, the expansion of licenses, capital investment in development and infrastructure growth will be clear.

The power of Macau

Thanks to high and stable growth indicators, Macau is probably the only place in the world, except Las Vegas, where land-based casinos are truly thriving.

When considering the gambling situation in various countries around the world, the levels of gambling in the United States, the United Kingdom, China and Japan are already well known. What is less clear is Australia's role in the development of the industry. Statistics show that the average loss per player in Australia exceeds similar indicators in other countries, at just under $1, 000. Second on this list is Singapore, with an average loss per adult of about $650.

Australian players are ready to offer higher disposable income than average, so there is no doubt that Australia will play a key role in the future of online casinos.

Australia’s increasing presence

Aside from the progress of each country, there is another important factor to note: the number of women who participate in gambling. Because women are now playing a more active role in making profits than before. According to the UKGC, women account for about 40% of all gambling in the UK.

For women, games like bingo have always been popular, but it seems that more and more women are switching to other games, especially slots, year by year.

The rise of female gamblers