Middle East & Africa Online Gambling Market Size & Outlook

The online gambling market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 8,075.0 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 7.7% is expected of Middle East & Africa online gambling market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$4,801.0
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$8,075.0
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
7.7%
Report Coverage
Middle East & Africa

MEA online gambling market highlights

  • The MEA online gambling market generated a revenue of USD 4,801.0 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.7% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, sports betting was the largest revenue generating type in 2023.
  • Sports Betting is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 4,801.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 8,075.0 million
Growth rate7.7% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentSports betting
Fastest growing segmentSports Betting
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationSports Betting, Casinos, Poker, Bingo
Key market players worldwideEvoke Pharma Inc, Betsson AB Class B, Entain PLC, Flutter Entertainment PLC, Churchill Downs Inc, Kindred Group PLC SEDR, Sportech PLC


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 6.8% of the global online gambling market in 2023.
  • Globally, Europe is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 39,079.8 million by 2030.

Sports betting was the largest segment with a revenue share of 49.77% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa online gambling market based on sports betting, casinos, poker, bingo covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Online gambling is a relatively nascent industry in the Middle East and Africa owing to the fact that many countries in the region have strict laws around gambling. However, there are some countries where online gambling is legal and regulated and where the industry is beginning to grow.

One of the key factors driving the growth of the online gambling market in the region is the increasing technologies. Major international gambling operators are investing in the regional market as they see significant potential for growth in the region.

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