UK Online Gambling Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The online gambling market in UK is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 15,093.8 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 12.6% is expected of UK online gambling market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$6,568.9
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$15,093.8
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
12.6%
Report Coverage
UK

UK online gambling market highlights

  • The UK online gambling market generated a revenue of USD 6,568.9 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 15,093.8 million by 2030.
  • The UK market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.6% 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.


Online gambling market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 6,568.9 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 15,093.8 million
Growth rate12.6% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentSports betting
Fastest growing segmentSports Betting
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 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, UK accounted for 9.3% of the global online gambling market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Europe, UK online gambling market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • UK is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 15,093.8 million by 2030.

Sports betting was the largest segment with a revenue share of 49.86% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the UK online gambling market based on sports betting, casinos, poker, bingo covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


In the U.K., online gambling is legal and regulated by Gambling Commission. The Gambling Act of 2005 provides the legal frameworks for all forms of gambling, including online gambling. The gambling commission also regulates and enforces various rules and standards related to online gambling in the U.K.

These include measures to protect consumers from harm, such as requirements for operators to provide information about responsible gambling and implement the tool to allow players to set a limit on their gambling. Online gambling advertising is also regulated in the U.K. with strict rules around the content and placement of gambling advertisements.

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