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Online Gambling Market is Projected to Reach USD 160 Billion by 2026
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According to a recent study from market research firm Global Market Insights, The global online gambling market is estimated to witness tremendous revenue growth over the coming years due to an upsurge in smartphone adoption and improving internet infrastructure across the world. Additionally, convenient and easy accessibility to online casino gaming platforms would also complement the overall market outlook over the analysis time period.
Gambling is termed as risking money or anything which is of material value for uncertain results. The initial purpose is of winning an additional amount or material goods. Online gambling also known as internet gambling is basically betting on sports type games or casino done over the internet. Bingo, slots, roulette, keno, poker, lotteries are some of the examples of online gambling.
In addition, various new features introduced by gambling platforms by leveraging technological advancements to attract more customers. This new trend is anticipated to majorly foster the industry size in forthcoming years. Various new technologies like Virtual Reality, 3D Animation, Live Table Games, and convenient as well as mobile-friendly gaming are majorly propelling the market outlook over the coming years.
As per a research report by Global Market Insights Inc., the online gambling market would likely exceed a valuation of $160 billion by the end of 2026.
In terms of type, the online gambling market is bifurcated into bingo, lottery, poker, casino, and betting. The betting segment is further classified into tennis, horse racing, Formula 1, football, esports, and boxing & UFC. Among the other segments, the online betting is the fastest growing segment over the forecast period. In fact, Chabot, machine learning, and AI (Artificial intelligence) have substantially taken over the market. Further, the convenience of cashless payment methods during gaming and increase in the number of female populations in casinos are likely to drive the online gambling industry.
Talking of the lottery segment, though lotteries are still very popular in Colombia, their revenues have progressively diminished as a result of competition from modern games, such as Baloto, which is an electronic lottery game managed by Coljuegos. With the popularity of modern games, the lottery segment might witness slow growth over the coming years.
Based on device type, the online gambling market is classified into desktop and mobile. The desktop device type segment will witness substantial growth over the coming years. The proliferation of sports betting ads across the world and ease of sports betting using desktop is expected to propel segment growth.
On the regional front, the Asia Pacific online gambling industry witnessed a significant upsurge in the industry recently due to the coronavirus pandemic. The strict lockdowns imposed by regional government authorities were responsible for majorly driving the adoption of online betting among APAC customers. In fact, according to the reports of illion Australia and AiphaBeta Australia, Australia witnessed a tremendous 67% rise in online gambling back in April 2020, after the country closed every non-essential service in Australia to keep the case count low. Likewise, the closing of land-based casinos has further resulted in a significant upsurge in the players using online casinos in countries like India.
Similarly, even Global Poker, the US-facing online poker room, reported a tremendous 43% growth in the adoption of online poker platforms across the United States after the lockdowns and social distancing mandates took effect. Additionally, the region observed an immense 255% rise in first-time players. Moreover, a lot of free time in the lockdown has compelled people to use online gambling platforms to pass time, which is majorly pushing the market landscape.
Key Companies covered in online gambling market are 888 Holdings PLC, Bet365 Group Ltd., BetAmerica, bet-at-home.com AG, Betfred, Betsson AB, Buffalo Partners, DraftKings Inc., Flutter Entertainment, GVC Holdings PLC, International Games Technology, Kindred Group PLC, Playtech PLC, Scientific Games, Sky Betting and Gaming, The Stars Group Inc., William Hill PLC.
Source: https://www.gminsights.com/pressrelease/online-gambling-market
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Win tickets to the BLAST Premier Fall Final: GG.BET is running a MEGA BLAST Competition for fans of ĐĄS2
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From 26 July, all GG.BET users can get involved in the new MEGA BLAST Competition with a âŹ10,000 prize fund. The winner will receive two tickets to the BLAST Premier Fall Final CS2 tournament, taking place from 27-29 September in Copenhagen. To enter, you need to place bets on Counter-Strike 2 matches.
BLAST Premier Fall is a major series of Counter-Strike 2 tournaments which draws in millions of viewers from all over the world every year. The series consists of three stages: Groups, Showdown, and Finals. The Groups stage sees 16 Tier-1 teams duke it out. Only 6 of these can go on to compete in the final, while the rest will battle it out in the Fall Showdown for two additional spots in the final. BLAST Premier Fall Finals will be the concluding stage of the Fall series, and fans can look forward to electrifying action, heart-stopping twists and turns, and an epic $425,000 prize fund.
From 26 July to 4 August, as the Groups stage rages on, GG.BET will be holding its MEGA BLAST Competition. The winner will get their hands on two tickets to attend every day of the BLAST Premier Fall Finals. As well as these tickets, the bookmaker is also giving away a whopping âŹ10,000 prize fund to the top 40 participants in the MEGA BLAST Competition.
How to take part in the MEGA BLAST Competition:
- Register an account with GG.BET or log in to an existing account.
- Go to the tournament page and press âParticipateâ.
- Place bets on Counter-Strike 2 matches. Every bet you place will earn you a certain number of points, based on the odds.
- Rack up points, keep an eye on the leaderboard, and wait for your winnings to roll in.
Bet on your favorites and get ready for some unforgettable fun! Head over to GG.BET right now so you donât miss your chance to enjoy a festival of Counter-Strike action in Copenhagen.
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MANCHESTER CITY TO MARK GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP WITH SUPER GROUP-OWNED BETWAY AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
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Manchester City has today announced a new multi-year partnership with leading global online betting and gaming brand, Betway.
As part of the clubâs pre-season tour of the United States, and to mark this significant deal, leading figures from Manchester City and Super Group will be on-site for the iconic NYSE bell-ringing ceremony later today. Ferran Soriano, CEO of City Football Group, along with Neal Menashe, Super Group CEO, will ring The Opening Bell at 9:30am EDT.
The agreement will see Betway become the clubâs Official Global Betting Partner from the start of the 2024/25 season, as Manchester City joins the brandâs extensive sports sponsorship portfolio which includes teams from across the Premier League, La Liga, NBA and more.
Ferran Soriano, City Football Group CEO, said: âWe are pleased to announce Betway as our Official Global Betting Partner today. As a globally recognised brand, Betway has a strong pedigree and history of working with high-profile brands within the sports space and weâre excited to work together throughout the partnership.â
Super Group CEO, Neal Menashe, commented: âWe are absolutely delighted to become Manchester Cityâs Official Global Betting Partner. This agreement cements our place in the top tier of Premier League partners, ensuring that our Betway brand reaches fans in all corners of the globe.â
Throughout the duration of the partnership, Manchester City and Betway will collaborate on a number of activations and exclusive content opportunities, in addition to the brand featuring across digital and in-stadia assets.
Manchester City and Betway will also work together to provide all players, coaches, management and staff in-depth, industry leading training on all relevant codes of conduct relating to betting integrity and responsible gambling. This is in addition to the work Manchester City already does to support players and staff in this area.
The Opening Bell ceremony can be viewed live.
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Acquiring a Curacao Online Gaming License in 2024: Comprehensive Analysis of Financial & Procedural Aspects with Costs & Timelines Detailed
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The “Acquiring a Curacao Online Gaming License, 2024: Comprehensive Analysis of Financial & Procedural Aspects with Costs & Timelines Detailed” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
This report includes valuable insights into the financial and procedural aspects, including detailed information on costs and timelines associated with acquiring a Curacao license.
In 2023, Curacao introduced the “Landsverordening op de kansspelen” (Ordinance on Games of Chance) to modernize and regulate gambling legislation. Since March 2020, the Gambling Control Board (GCB) has been authorized to regulate offshore gambling games and oversee the issuance of Curacao licenses. As of 2023, there are 16 companies providing legal services for registration and licensing in the territory of Curacao. The license fee, as per GCB regulations, is 36,000 ANG or 19,800 USD, payable upon license issuance.
Research Timeline and Data Relevance
The research was conducted in two stages. The first stage, studying the regulator and Open Data Search, took place in December 2023. The second stage, writing the report and partially updating the data from the first stage, took place from the end of April to the end of May 2024.
Goals and Objectives
- Describe the information about the Curacao license and the issuing regulator.
- Describe the requirements and conditions for obtaining a Curacao license.
- Describe the costs and timelines for obtaining a Curacao license.
- Briefly study the market, find and suggest the following lists:
- Legal companies offering services for company registration and obtaining a Curacao license;
- Communication agents and integrators working with the Curacao license;
- Suppliers and vendors working with the Curacao license;
- Payment systems working with the Curacao license.
Key Topics Covered:
1. Goals and Objectives
2. Research Timeline and Data Relevance
- Document Markup
- Raw and Combined Data
- Terms & Glossary
3. General Information
- The Regulator
- Registration of Operators With Sublicense
- Application for an Online Gaming License
4. Requirements and Conditions for Obtaining a License
License Conditions
- General Prohibitions
- Safe and Secure Environment
- Equipment and Application Software
- Player Registration
- Payment Transactions
- Games
- Terms of Use
- Resolution of Complaints
- Administrative Responsibilities
- Publicly Available Information
- Reports
- Policies and Procedures
- Suspension and Revocation of License
- Additional Conditions
- Supervision
Recommendations or Minimum Requirements for the Business Plan
5. The Cost of the License
6. Decision Term and the Validity of the License
7. Application Method and Forms
8. Contact Information
9. Companies for Registration and Licensing
10. Integration Companies
11. Suppliers and Vendors
12. Payment Systems
13. META
14. Appendix: Terms & Glossary
For more information about this report visit researchandmarkets.com/r/izeo6g
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