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Straits Research Forecasts the Global Online Sports Betting Market Revenue to Expand at a CAGR of 11.2%, Reaching an Estimated Size of USD 1,46,363.8 Million by 2031
Online sports betting is only one of the many sports wagering methods available worldwide. Online sports betting involves forecasting sports outcomes and making bets on the development of football games. Online football betting services offer the most incredible experience with a safe and secure online sportsbook (a reference book used to monitor wagers, payments, and debts), giving a trustworthy and dependable platform to gamble and win money. The leading online betting website platforms include tools, tips, techniques, and other betting resources, although their offers vary somewhat.
Growth of High-Speed Internet Services Drives the Global Market
According to Straits Research, “The global online sports betting market was valued at USD 56,650.3 million in 2023. It is anticipated to reach USD 1,46,363.8 Million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 11.2% over the forecast period (2024-2032).” Due to the rapid proliferation of internet-connected devices such as smartphones and tablets, online betting is a global increase. Those who observe live betting can make quick decisions that, if made correctly, might result in big profits. Therefore, live betting streaming on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets will significantly influence the future sports betting business. The rise of internet betting is anticipated to substantially raise demand in the worldwide sports betting market during the projected period. Bookmakers provide a variety of incentives for online sports betting. These consist of bonuses for players who sign up and fund their accounts. In addition, players have access to enhanced odds, live streaming, and continuing promos. This should hasten the growth of the online sports betting industry throughout the forecast period.
Growth of Live E-Sports Coverage Platform Creates Tremendous Opportunities
E-sports investment and revenue have increased as a result of the popularity of the industry. E-sports’ appeal is largely attributable to the social component of live broadcasting and gameplay. Through video game-specific streaming sites such as Twitch and YouTube Gaming, fans can contact directly with players and teams. At the same time, more popular social networks have helped to foster these relationships. Some e-sports teams, like FaZe Clan, are branching aggressively outside of e-sports, such as into the products business, which helps build brand awareness. Thus, the expansion of live e-sports coverage platforms is projected to generate profitable chances for developing the worldwide online sports betting industry.
Regional Analysis
European online sports betting industry share is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 12.3% during the forecast period. As a result of new game forms and play modes, sports enthusiasm and the desire to watch sports are increasing daily across Europe. It has been a significant market for players and sectors such as gaming and betting to make wagers and enjoy themselves. Europe has had gambling and betting since the 1800s, but it has reached a new level recently. With the proliferation of smartphones and technological advancements, it is now simple to run and play on the platforms provided by gambling companies. In addition, Bet365, Betsson Group, Entain, Kindred, and William Hill are a few of Europe’s most prominent players. Due to this business, almost 43,000 employments have been created in Europe. The corporations have also invested in their platforms to keep them secure and dependable for users.
Asia-Pacific is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 14.9% over the forecast period. The region is home to a growing population of more than 4.6 billion people, and an increasing number of athletic events attract individuals from various cultures. In nations where sports betting is tightly regulated or prohibited, the opportunity to access internet betting services has grown. Those who previously could not gamble can now do so securely due to the rising use of VPN software. This has proven a popular means for gamers to access localized sites and enabled them to access and play on worldwide sites.
Key Highlights
- Based on type, the global online sports betting market is divided into line-in-play, fixed old betting, daily fantasy, e-sports, exchange betting, spread betting, and others. The line-in-play segment is responsible for the largest market share and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 12.0% over the forecast period.
- Based on sports type, the global online sports betting market is segmented into football, cricket, tennis, baseball, volleyball, basketball, hockey, horse riding, boxing, golf, racing, and others. The football segment owns the highest market share and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.20% over the forecast period.
- Europe is the highest contributor to the market and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 12.3% during the forecast period.
Competitive Players
The key players in the global online sports betting market are Bet365, GVC Holdings PLC, William Hill Inc., Paddy Power Betfair PLC, Ladbrokes Coral Group PLC, Betsson AB, The Stars Group Inc., Sky Betting and Gaming, 888 Holdings PLC, and Kindred Group PLC.
Market News
- In January 2023, Kentucky lawmakers introduced a new bill to legalize sports betting and online poker.
- In January 2023, SIS (Sports Information Services), the leading multi-channel supplier of 24/7 live betting services, signed a deal to integrate its offering onto the platform of leading global provider BetConstruct, starting with its 24/7 Live Racing Content.
Global Online Sports Betting Market: Segmentation
By Type
- Line-In-Play
- Fixed Old Betting
- Daily Fantasy
- E-Sports
- Exchange Betting
- Spread Betting
- Others
By Sports Type
- Football
- Cricket
- Tennis
- Baseball
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Hockey
- Horse Riding
- Boxing
- Golf
- Racing
- Others
By Regions
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- South America
- The Middle East and Africa
Africa
EGT Tanzania consolidates its status as a leader in Africa with a major installation at Grand Leone Casino in Sierra Leone
Euro Games Technology continues its fruitful collaboration with Gaming IQ in Africa. After the large-scale installation in Grand Palace Casino in Cameroon several months ago, the Bulgarian manufacturer of gaming equipment recently made another big delivery of more than 60 cabinets in the reputable Grand Leone Casino in Sierra Leone, the operator’s biggest establishment in Free Town. Thus, EGT became the main supplier of the casino, which currently has a total of 80 machines.
Its guests now have the chance to enjoy some of the most popular products in EGT’s portfolio. Among them are the top performers from Vega Vision Series, as well as the Premier Series bestsellers P 24-24 Up, P 27-27 St Slim and P 42V St Curved, which are among the most successful slot cabinets in the African markets. Super Premier also made its debut in the country, having demonstrated the same excellent performance as the other models. All machines are equipped with the well-known Collection Series multigames: Gold, Purple, Union, Orange, Green and Fruits Collection, featuring some of EGT’s most popular titles on a global level. The players’ experience is complemented by the opportunity to try their luck with the well-established in the local markets Lady’s Cards and Premium Link jackpots. At their disposal are also several S-line terminals connected to a live and an automated roulette wheel and offering the latest multiplayer software of the company: King 3 and 4, Multiplay and Royal multigame mixes.
EGT’s casino management system Spider has been installed in Sierra Leone for the first time. After the impressive results it showed at Grand Palace Casino in Cameroon, the operator decided to implement it here and it is already successfully assisting for the easy and efficient management of the daily activities in Grand Leone Casino as well.
“With this installation, EGT became the leader in Sierra Leone with 60% market share,” commented Lilia Georgieva, CEO of EGT Tanzania. “We would like to thank our valued partners from Gaming IQ, who once again chose to provide one of their top gaming locations with our products. I highly appreciate that they place their trust in us and I believe that we will fully meet the high expectations they have for us.”
Delcho Petrov from Gaming IQ also shared his positive feedback regarding the new collaboration with EGT: “We are extremely happy and grateful for achieving this project at the beautiful and reputable property of Grand Leone Casino. The property now offers two VIP Slot Areas and various gaming spaces to accommodate each type of customer and has the highest footprint of slot machines in Sierra Leone. Our Collaboration with EGT has proven again a successful product delivery. We continue to strive for delivering quality and modern products and to develop the African casino market. We look forward to our upcoming projects in different countries and expanding our footprint.”
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ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), the leading esports and video game entertainment company, and DreamHack, a leading global gaming festival, have announced a full slate of esports programming for DreamHack Dallas, taking place the weekend of May 31-June 2, 2024, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
One of DreamHack’s longest-running North American gaming festivals, DreamHack Dallas features everything gaming under one roof. From the world-famous bring-your-own-computer (BYOC) LAN party, panels, and an expo, to art, cosplay, creator meet-and-greets, and much more, DreamHack Dallas offers attendees a great variety of activities for an unforgettable experience. Furthermore, the festival will host 13 unique esports competitions – including iconic titles like Counter-Strike 2, Overwatch, StarCraft® II, and more to come – with over $1 million in total prizing.
For the first time, several DreamHack Dallas esports events – including competitions in EA SPORTS FC 24, Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, and more – will offer aspiring competitors the chance to qualify for this summer’s debut Esports World Cup. With new pipelines to a $60 million prize pool and a global audience in Riyadh, DreamHack is offering more opportunities than ever for grassroots talent to fight their way to the world stage.
“Esports has been part of the fabric of DreamHack Dallas since the festival’s inception, and we’re excited once again to welcome tens of thousands of fans this summer to celebrate their favorite competitive titles,” said Shahin Zarrabi, Vice President, Festivals, ESL FACEIT Group. “From the 100th IEM event to the first-ever OWCS live event and qualifiers for Esports World Cup, DreamHack is celebrating every type of gamer, from world-class competitors to the next breakout stars.”
Dallas Hosts 16 Top Counter-Strike 2 Squads for 100th IEM Event
The birthplace of North American Counter-Strike esports will invite 16 of the world’s best teams to clash in Intel® Extreme Masters (IEM) Dallas, the 100th IEM event. With an ESL Pro Tour (EPT) Masters trophy, $250,000 in prizing, and qualification to an EPT Championship up for grabs, fans will watch as hometown heroes challenge international hopefuls in the US’s biggest Counter-Strike event of the year.
Overwatch Luminaries Assemble for First-Ever International Live Event for OWCS
The first-ever in-person Major tournament of Blizzard Entertainment and EFG’s Overwatch Champions Series invites eight of our competitive region’s top teams for a three-day showcase of industry-class talent. Featuring a prize pool supported by crowdfunding, fans can watch the action unfold live – or at home with the official broadcast or partnered co-streams – as teams face off to be the first team to claim an international OWCS title and qualify to compete at Esports World Cup.
ESL Impact Returns to DreamHack Dallas with $123K Season Finale
ESL Impact, a global all-women Counter-Strike circuit, returns to DreamHack Dallas for the exciting conclusion of Season 5 of competition. Eight of the world’s best women’s Counter-Strike teams representing North America, Europe, South America, and Asia will face off to see who will claim the title and the lion’s share of the $123,000 prize pool.
ESL Pro Tour in StarCraft® II Makes Masters Stop at DreamHack Dallas
The EPT in StarCraft® II, the title’s premier global esports circuit, continues with the ESL SC2 Masters: Spring 2024 Finals at DreamHack Dallas. Not only will competitors battle for their share of the $100,000 prize pool, but the opportunity to qualify for StarCraft® II competition at this summer’s inaugural Esports World Cup.
EA SPORTS FC 24 at DreamHack Dallas Kicks off Esports World Cup Qualifications
Electronic Arts’ soccer title, EA SPORTS FC 24, comes to DreamHack Dallas for the first time this summer with a world-class tournament. With the top two players securing their spot at Esports World Cup this August, the competition offers up to 250 competitors their first opportunity to qualify for EWC, in addition to $100,000 USD in total prizing.
Fighting Games take Center Stage with New DreamHack Fighters, Esports World Cup Tournaments
DreamHack’s marquee fighting game hub, DreamHack Fighters, brings six open tournaments to Dallas, including a mix of modern mainstays and FGC classics. Open to all registered attendees, competitors can face off to claim a slice of the $16,000 total prize pool. Participating titles include:
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Singles ($5,000)
- UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes (UNI 2) ($2,500)
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising ($2,500)
- Guilty Gear Strive ($2,500)
- Mortal Kombat 1 ($2,500)
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Doubles ($1,000)
For the first time, DreamHack will also host competitions in Tekken 8 and Street Fighter 6, which include the chance to qualify for Esports World Cup. Both tournaments offer $50,000 in prizing each, as well as pipelines to compete on some of the titles’ biggest stages in Riyadh this summer.
Kambi has during the period 13 May to 17 May 2024 (the “Buyback Period”) repurchased a total of 92,000 ordinary B shares (ISIN: MT0000780107) at a volume-weighted average price of 104.89 SEK as part of the Programme. From the beginning of the Programme, which started on 18 March, until and including 17 May 2024, Kambi has repurchased a total of 479,086 ordinary B shares at a volume-weighted average price of 96.49 SEK per share.
The objective of the Programme was to achieve added value for Kambi´s shareholders and to give the Board increased flexibility with Kambi´s capital structure by reducing the capital. The Programme was carried out in accordance with the Maltese Companies Act, the EU Market Abuse Regulation No 596/2014 (“MAR”), Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 2016/1052 (“Safe Harbour Regulation”) and other applicable rules.
During the Buyback Period, Kambi has repurchased shares as follows:
| Date | Aggregated daily volume (number of ordinary B shares) |
Weighted average share price per day (SEK) |
Total daily transaction value (SEK) |
| 13 May 2024 | 20,000 | 105.08 | 2,101,612 |
| 14 May 2024 | 25,000 | 107.22 | 2,680,383 |
| 15 May 2024 | 30,000 | 104.99 | 3,149,601 |
| 16 May 2024 | 15,000 | 101.23 | 1,518,519 |
| 17 May 2024 | 2,000 | 99.98 | 199,958 |
All acquisitions have been carried out on Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Stockholm by Carnegie Investment Bank AB on behalf of Kambi. Following the acquisitions and as of 17 May 2024, Kambi’s holding of its own shares amounted to 1,374,678 and the total number of issued shares in Kambi is 31,278,297 ordinary B shares. Under the Programme Kambi was authorised to repurchase a maximum of 3,127,830 ordinary B shares, up to a maximum amount of €4.0 million.
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