Middle East & Africa Online Gambling Market Size & Outlook
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MEA online gambling market highlights
- The MEA online gambling market generated a revenue of USD 5,310.5 million in 2024.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.4% from 2025 to 2030.
- In terms of segment, sports betting was the largest revenue generating type in 2024.
- 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 2025 to 2030.
MEA data book summary
| Market revenue in 2024 | USD 5,310.5 million |
| Market revenue in 2030 | USD 9,610.7 million |
| Growth rate | 10.4% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030) |
| Largest segment | Sports betting |
| Fastest growing segment | Sports Betting |
| Historical data covered | 2018 - 2023 |
| Base year for estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast period covered | 2025 - 2030 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Casinos, Bingo, Sports Betting, Poker |
| Key market players worldwide | Evoke 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 2024.
- 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 55.55% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa online gambling market based on casinos, bingo, sports betting, poker 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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Online Gambling Market Scope
Online Gambling Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Downs Incorporated | View profile | 5001-10000 | Louisville, Kentucky, United States, North America | http://www.churchilldownsincorporated.com |
| The Stars Group | View profile | 1001-5000 | London, England, United Kingdom, Europe | http://www.starsgroup.com |
| Sky Betting and Gaming | View profile | 1001-5000 | Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom, Europe | https://www.skybet.com/ |
| Ladbrokes Coral Group plc | View profile | 10001+ | Harrow On The Hill, Harrow, United Kingdom, Europe | https://www.ladbrokescoralplc.com |
| FireKeepers Casino | View profile | 251-500 | Battle Creek, Michigan, United States, North America | https://firekeeperscasino.com/ |
| Bet365 | View profile | 5001-10000 | Stoke-on-trent, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom, Europe | http://www.bet365.com |
| Bally’s Corporation | View profile | 10001+ | Providence, Rhode Island, United States, North America | https://www.ballys.com/home/default.aspx |
| Sportech PLC | View profile | 154 | Collins House, Rutland Square, Midlothian, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2AA | https://www.sportechplc.com |
| Churchill Downs Inc | View profile | 7970 | 600 North Hurstbourne Parkway, Suite 400, Louisville, KY, United States, 40222 | https://www.churchilldownsincorporated.com |
| Entain PLC | View profile | 29582 | 25 Charterhouse Square, London, United Kingdom, EC1M 6AE | https://www.entaingroup.com |
| Betsson AB Class B | View profile | 2210 | Regeringsgatan 28, Stockholm, Sweden, 111 53 | https://www.betssonab.com |
| Flutter Entertainment PLC | View profile | 23009 | Beech Hill Road, Belfield Office Park, Clonskeagh, Dublin, Ireland, 4 | https://www.flutter.com |
| Evoke Pharma Inc | View profile | 4 | 420 Stevens Avenue, Suite 230, Solana Beach, CA, United States, 92075 | https://www.evokepharma.com |
| Kindred Group PLC SEDR | View profile | 2352 | C/o Camilleri Presiosi, South Street, Level 2, Valletta Buildings, Valletta, Malta, VLT 1103 | https://www.kindredgroup.com |
MEA online gambling market size, by country, 2018-2030 (US$M)
Middle East & Africa Online Gambling Market Outlook Share, 2024 & 2030 (US$M)
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