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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

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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
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Expanse Studios (GMGI) Secures ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification

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Expanse Studios, the iGaming division of Golden Matrix Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: GMGI), proudly announces its recent certification to the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard, which demonstrates globally leading data security standards.

This globally recognized certification reinforces the Group’s dedication to safeguarding confidential information, client trust, and strengthening its competitive position in the iGaming industry.

The ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard establishes a rigorous framework for managing and protecting information security across all operations. By attaining this certification, Expanse Studios has implemented a comprehensive Information Security Management System (ISMS) that ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data. This certification goes beyond compliance and assures our clients and partners of our stringent security protocols, protecting against cyber threats and unauthorized access.

“Achieving the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification marks a significant milestone in Expanse Studios’ journey. This certification not only reinforces our security framework but also highlights our commitment to upholding the highest standards of trust and integrity for our clients and players worldwide.”, said Damjan Stamenkovic, CEO of Expanse Studios.

In an industry where information security is paramount, ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification demonstrates Expanse Studios’ proactive stance on cyber risk management and adherence to international best practices. The certification process included comprehensive evaluations, audits, and stringent checks, all contributing to a secure environment that benefits our clients, players, and business partners.

ISO certification assures the clients that Expanse Studios operates with top-tier security mechanisms, solidifying the role of the GMGI entity as one of the most trusted and compliant partners in the iGaming sector.

 

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Almedia Hires 17 New Staff Fuelling Exponential Growth

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– Powering the next generation of rewarded user acquisition  – 

 Almedia, the data-driven platform engineering the future of mobile gaming user acquisition – today proudly announces a major hiring wave which includes over 17 people from leading global tech and gaming brands. The new hires are essential to Almedia’s ambitious strategy for achieving exponential growth across Europe and Northern America over the next 12 months.

The new team members will join an already established team, based in Berlin, with a current headcount of 80, supporting a global client base of mobile game developers and publishers. The expanded team joins established departments including product development, marketing, account management, fraud, and talent acquisition. The 17 new hires will drive Almedia’s core mission: elevating user acquisition to new heights and engineering the future of intelligent engagement.

Moritz Holländer, Chief Executive Officer and Founder at Almedia, commented: “Since 2020, we’ve been at the forefront of rewarded user acquisition, and our services and results are being embraced by the global mobile gaming industry, by companies such as Playtika, SuperPlay, Plarium, and Monopoly Go. Team Almedia is witnessing real-time exponential demand for its rewarded UA services, hence we have a robust scaleup roadmap in place to help us manage demand.”

He added: “What we’ve proudly achieved in four years is quite remarkable. With zero funding, a highly profitable organisation, we are humbled to be assembling a true dream team for the global mobile gaming industry. We are thrilled to welcome the latest waves of new hires to the team, which will help us to further establish our brand as the most credible, data-driven rewarded user acquisition company in the world.”

 

The new hires include

  • Andrey Shilin, Lead Product Manager
  • Holly Pickerell, Workplace and Culture Manager
  • Sabina Halilovic, Fraud Analyst
  • Alexander Rasch, Senior Finance Manager
  • Alisson Paschoal Hausmann, Senior Mobile Developer
  • Anthony Clement, SEO Manager
  • April Chen, Senior Customer Success Manager;
  • Benedikt Roth, Lead User Acquisition Google Ads Manager
  • Caroline Sobkow, Talent Acquisition Partner
  • Federica Stiscia, Senior Gaming Partnership Manager
  • Marc Hammes, SEO Manager
  • Mapa Vega, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
  • Pablo Herranz, Senior Talent Acquisition Partne
  • Ravisankar Chinnam, Senior Frontend Developer
  • Kutay Akalin, Data Scientist
  • Aleksei Smagin, Junior Affiliate Specialist UA
  • Neil Laverty, Senior Customer Success Manager

Almedia currently has a range of positions open across operations, talent, product, marketing and more. To learn more about careers at Almedia, visit the jobs section on the website.

 

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Huge Jackpot at King Billy Casino: C$3,658,306!

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This amazing six-digit number was the result of a player going on a safari in her (and millions of other players) beloved Mega Moolah progressive slot from Games Global
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King Billy Casino, launched in 2017, has had some impressive players wins during the “reign of King Billy”. A few of them include Live Game winnings of €135,223, daily winnings from 2 or more slots of $164,000, and €250,000 won on a single spin. However, the latest win by a King Billy Casino player dwarfs every big win that has come before this. Actually, it’s bigger than all previous big wins combined for the operator!

Because, we are talking about C$3,658,306.

This amazing six-digit number was the result of a player going on a safari in her (and millions of other players) beloved Mega Moolah progressive slot from Games Global. In an autumn, the player stepped into eternal summer by wagering a small C$6,25 bet and winning 562.816 times her bet! This is the power of Mega Moolah, as evidenced at King Billy.

King Billy people had only warm words for the occasion. A representative of the casino has stated: “We are elated, for this huge big win. We can never forget that our first big win, many years back, was more than 200,000 Canadian dollars, so we have special ties with the region. And it’s now amazing to see our VIP-player making such a cashback and echoing that big win! Congratulations to our player”.

A few words about Mega Moolah. It was an Internet sensation when it was launched with its beautiful graphics and sounds, and immersive gameplay and it is a sensation today, still going strong after almost 20 years. The slot, which has spawned more than 20 variations, and has given millions in cash to players all over the world (including 5 millionaires in 2024 alone) features 4 types of jackpots that make it stand out from the competition.

About Games Global

Games Global is a supplier of the online gaming industry delivering force and direction to gaming with more than 1,300 top class games. The company has made a commitment to deliver the industry’s more disruptive ideas and compelling data-driven gaming experiences. Games Global features a total of 40+ partnered and in-house studios, services 600+ branded websites and boasts record-breaking jackpots with its worldwide network. 

About King Billy Casino

Established on St Patrick’s Day in 2017, King Billy is a renowned new generation casino with more than 26 awards and accolades. The casino is available in English, German, French and Finnish, and created a unique user experience, building on the theme of King Billy and his Kingdom. King Billy ensures that all its players, “Citizens” in the casino language, receive the care and attention they deserve.

 

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