Statista has released a new report on the global iGaming market. Key findings:
- 71.7% of online gambling takes place on mobile devices and 28.3% on PCs
- The volume of bets on esports exceeded $16.2 billion, and revenue exceeded $4.8 billion (+5.5% year-on-year). By 2029, this vertical is projected to grow to $6 billion.
- 44% of players who bet on esports are between the ages of 18 and 27. The number of viewers of esports matches exceeded 600 million.
- The global iGaming industry has already reached almost $500 billion. According to forecasts, by the end of 2025, the figure will grow to $522 billion, with 1.9 billion people involved in the industry.
As for trends for 2026, the source believes that they will remain unchanged – cryptocurrencies, prediction markets, and artificial intelligence.
