SEATTLE, Feb. 28, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to Coherent Market Insights, global online gambling and betting market was valued at US$ 46.9 billion in 2017 and is projected to exhibit a CAGR of 11.4% over the forecast period (2018 – 2026).
Key Trends and Analysis of the Online Gambling and Betting Market:
Increasing digitization, growing trust of gamblers on online payment options, increasing use of mobile phones, high internet penetration, and rising disposable income of middle-class segment are factors driving growth of the online gambling and betting market. Increasing use of digital currency and website or applications provided by companies for gambling and betting are also contributing to growth of online gambling and betting market across the globe. According to Our World in Data, estimated number of internet users worldwide reached 3.4 billion in 2016.
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According to a report published by ‘Sports betting Dime’ in January 2019, sports betting is expected to grow majorly in Asia Pacific region. Macau and Hong Kong are two of the most prominent sports betting and revenue generating countries in the world. High economic growth of the region will provide disposable income for leisure activities, thereby boosting the online gambling and betting market growth.
Improved security for online transaction will increase digital transactions, worldwide. It will also motivate companies to offer better, faster and cost-effective ways to transfer money. Many banks across the globe did not allow users to use their account or card for gambling. For offering best service to gamblers, many payment methods such as NETeller, PayPal casino, visa casino, zimpler, and skrill casino are used at casinos or used for online betting. Neteller is one of the most popular payment method, which is used at online casinos. This payment transfer method is fast, safe, and it can be used anywhere.
Stringent regulatory laws for online gambling, insufficient facility for internet operations, and threat of cyber-attack are major restraining factors of online gambling and betting market. According to a report published by iris-france in June 2017, all EU members passed specific legislation regarding betting activity. This legislative framework allow regulators to monitor or control online gambling activity and reduce associated criminal risks.
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Key Market Takeaways:
- The global online gambling and betting market is projected to witness a CAGR of 11.4% during the forecast period (2018 – 2026), owing to increasing adoption of internet devices, globally
- According to Coherent Market Insights’ analysis, the online gambling and betting market is expected to show a growth rate of 14% during the forecast period in Asia Pacific region. The growth drivers include huge population, relaxation of laws, increasing participation of wagers, and availability of a huge number of gambling and betting websites with attractive offers.
- Many countries or regions are legalizing online gambling and betting, owing to increase in tax revenue, employment generation, and encourages tourists to visit country. Sikkim became the first Indian state to legalize internet gambling. The Sikkim Regulation of Gambling Act was established in 2005 to authorize the government to allow individual gambling houses. There are three games in Sikkim Gambling Law: Sports Betting, Casino, and Lottery.
- Major players operating in the global online gambling and betting market include 888 Holdings, GVC Holdings, Kindred Group, Paddy Power, Betfair, William Hill, Bet365, Stars Group, Draft Kings, Betsson, and BetAmerica
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