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Global online gaming and gambling industry growth

Overview

The online gaming and gambling industry is experiencing significant growth driven by technological advancements and evolving consumer preferences. In the United States, Pennsylvania reported record iGaming revenue of $7.70 billion in 2025, a 27% increase over the prior year. This expansion is supported by a shift toward cloud-based architectures, with platforms like NVIDIA’s GeForce Now and Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming seeing substantial user engagement and increased gaming hours.

By 2026, the global online gaming and gambling market expanded by 10% to reach revenues of 5 billion euros. Growth in specific regions, such as the French market, has been bolstered by optimized user interfaces and diverse betting options including live and fixed-odds betting. Industry success is increasingly tied to platform reliability, statistical analysis, and the implementation of responsible gaming practices.

Entities

iGaming · Nvidia · Pennsylvania · Microsoft · sports gaming platforms

Timeline

  1. 28 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Online gaming industry reaches 5 billion euros in revenue

    The online gaming and sports betting industry reached 5 billion euros in 2026, driven by a 10% growth rate and increasing consumer trust in digital platforms.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Sports Gaming Development Costs and Cloud Infrastructure Drive Industry Growth

    Sports gaming platform costs in India range from ₹3 lakh to over ₹2 crore, while cloud gaming growth—highlighted by NVIDIA and Microsoft—boosts global iGaming, with Pennsylvania reporting a $7.7 billion revenue

Sources

bhaskarlive.in · fdv.org.br · sportb.ro