Online gambling in Europe is experiencing a significant increase, with a notable high online participation rate
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The European gambling market is experiencing significant growth, with industry revenue projected to surpass €508 billion by 2029 [1]. This growth is largely driven by the casino and slots segment, which contributes substantially to this expansion.
According to the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), the association emphasizes the industry's substantial tax contribution of €3.8 billion towards public services, while promoting safer gambling through player protection initiatives [4]. However, specific EGBA-provided breakdowns of the predicted growth and composition of the European gambling market by 2029 are not readily available.
Online gambling continues to dominate, accounting for 47.9 billion EUR or 39% of the market, with land-based gambling still leading at 75.5 billion EUR (61%) [2]. In the online sector, online casinos account for the largest segment with 21.5 billion EUR (45% of online revenues) [3].
Mobile devices are driving the shift towards online gambling, accounting for 58% of online revenues [2]. By 2029, the mobile share of online gambling is projected to increase to 67%, while the desktop share could decrease to 33% [5].
The online lottery market is also experiencing growth, expected to increase at a rate of 7.7% p.a. by 2029 [6]. In Germany, lotteries dominate with a 37% online share [3].
The EGBA, the European umbrella organization of leading online gambling providers based in Brussels, is actively advocating for fair market conditions, effective regulation, and the prevention of money laundering [4]. The organization also sees progress in player protection, with 65% of users using at least one responsible gambling tool in 2024 [7].
In 2024, the European gambling market achieved a gross gaming revenue (GGR) of 123.4 billion EUR, a 5% increase from the previous year [8]. The EGBA predicts a further increase in GGR to 127.7 billion EUR for 2025, with the online share expected to exceed 40% for the first time [9].
The Safer Gambling Week, an initiative organized by the EGBA, reached new records in 2024, with 3 million people reached and 195 participating stakeholders [10]. The total turnover amounted to 215.6 billion EUR, with an average bet of 1.20 EUR [11].
The EGBA's members hold over 300 licenses in 21 European countries [4]. The announced end of Finland's full gambling monopoly could attract even more growth [12]. The UK remains the largest market with 30.8 billion EUR in online gambling revenues [2]. Italy follows with 25.5 billion EUR, France with 17.8 billion EUR, and Germany with 17.7 billion EUR [2].
In conclusion, the European gambling market is experiencing dynamic growth, with online gambling and mobile devices playing increasingly significant roles. The EGBA continues to promote a safe, responsible, and regulated online gambling environment in Europe, while advocating for fair market conditions and effective regulation.
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Casinos in Germany contribute to the online casino and gambling business, particularly in the growing European gambling market, where online casinos account for a significant portion of the online gambling sector. The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) advocates for fair market conditions, effective regulation, and player protection, including in Germany, where lotteries hold a substantial online share.
