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Sports Betting Market to Rise at a CAGR of 9.8% during Forecast Period 2022-2031, notes TMR Study

Transparency Market Research Inc. – In 2021, the value of global sports betting market reached US$ 261.6 Bn. The global market is forecasted to rise at a CAGR of 9.8% during the forecast period, from 2022 to 2031. The global sports betting industry value is estimated to attain value of US$ 653.5 Bn by 2031. It is anticipated that the growing popularity of sports across the globe will propel the market for sports betting. In contrast to football betting, which is extremely prevalent in both North and South America, online cricket betting is growing in popularity in the Asia Pacific.
The proliferation of the internet has raised traffic to some of the top sports betting websites across the globe. In order to draw sports fans to betting, businesses in the industry employ aggressive marketing techniques including risk-free wagering for a set amount of time and sign-up bonuses for new customers. In order to help customers make the best wagers, online sports betting guide is gaining popularity. Such promotional measures are expected to fuel sports betting industry growth in the forthcoming years.
Recent developments in the sports betting market indicate that viewers are becoming more and more interested in watching a variety of sports genres on a global scale. A case in the point is when in the 2021–2022 NBA regular season, ESPN averaged 1,401,000 viewers, a 16% rise from the previous season. As a result, the global sports betting market is expected to expand as more people watch sports.
Sports betting is a form of gambling that involves making predictions about sporting events and placing bets on the outcomes. Sports betting is used on events that aren’t athletic, including elections, reality show contests, and contests involving animals like dog and horse races and also illegal cockfighting.
Key Findings of Market Report
- The number of people using the internet is rising significantly worldwide. Some of the best sports betting sites is becoming more and more popular with both rural and urban people as internet usage increases. The World Bank estimates that 60% of people used the internet in 2020, up from 54% in 2019. Thus, the value of the sports betting market is increasing as internet usage and smartphone adoption rise.
- The population of cities has significantly increased as a result of rapid urbanization. The World Bank estimates that 56% of the world’s population lived in cities in 2019, up from 55% in 2018. Urban residents have access to tempting sports betting options. Also anticipated to have a beneficial effect on the global sports betting market is the boost in smartphone penetration.
- Based on platform, in 2021, the offline market category for sports betting accounted for a sizable sports betting market share. The market category is almost certainly going to maintain its market share in the forthcoming years. In contrast to online sports betting, the majority of individuals still prefer the actual human contact of sports betting kiosks. Dealing with instances of fraud or misbehavior is seen to be better handled physically through personal connection, which is also one of the sports betting industry trends.
Global Sports Betting Market: Growth Drivers
- In terms of game type, football prevailed in the global market in 2021, with far more money being spent on football betting than any other sports. The LaLiga, Premier League, Bundesliga, and FIFA World Cup all are anticipated to have an increase in popularity throughout the forecast period.
- In 2021, Europe accounted for the lion’s share—roughly 50%—of the sports betting industry. Rugby, football, tennis, and motor racing are just a few of the top sports in Europe that have sizable, devoted fan bases who actively partake in sports betting. Furthermore, the adoption of strict betting laws and guidelines has considerably decreased fraud in Europe, which is expected to benefit expansion of the Europe sports betting market.
Global Sports Betting Market: Key Players
Some of the key market players are
- Fortuna Entertainment Group
- GVC Holding plc.
- Hong Kong Jockey Club
- Paddy Power Betfair plc.
- mybet Holding
- The Stars Group
Global Sports Betting Market: Segmentation
Platform
- Online
- Offline
Game Type
- Football
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Hockey
- Cricket
- Tennis
- Golf
- Boxing
- Horse Racing
- Auto Racing
- Others
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Gambling in the USA
New Jersey Gambling Revenue Increases in July

This summer is shaping up to be a strong one for Atlantic City casinos and their online gambling operating partners. According to the latest data collected by the state, the total gambling revenue for the casinos and their operating partners from in-state online gambling was nearly $250 million during July. That represents a nearly 27% increase over last year’s total revenue for July, and it comes on top of a more than 23% year-over-year increase measured during the month of June.
In all, revenue this year from online gambling through the end of July topped $1.6 billion, up 23.3% compared to the same period last year, according to a report from the state’s Division of Gaming Enforcement, which regularly tracks gambling revenue earned legally in New Jersey.
The revenue gains from online gambling do not appear to have come at the expense of in-person gambling this summer, according to the DGE data. Revenue from gambling at the casinos also grew in both June and July, although at more modest rates, with year-to-date collections totaling $1.66 billion through the end of July, the report said.
Amid the online-gambling revenue upswing, state policymakers decided earlier this summer to increase the state tax levied on legal online gambling offered by casinos and their operating partners.
The online gambling tax hike, as well as an increase in the state tax levied on mobile sports betting, came as part of a broader plan to raise an additional $600 million in annual revenue for the state budget.
The two gambling tax hikes, which went into effect on July 1, are projected to increase the revenues the state collects from casino taxes and fees by more than $200 million annually, according to estimates from the Department of the Treasury.
According to the report issued by Stockton University, which is based in Atlantic County, the casino industry’s gross gambling revenues totaled nearly $5.7 billion in 2024.
Last year, the total from taxes and fees levied on casino operators in New Jersey topped $880 million, according to a report issued earlier this year by Stockton University.
This included $572 million in revenue that went directly into New Jersey’s Casino Revenue Fund, the report said. That fund, by law, benefits programs and services for senior citizens and disabled residents.
In all, online gambling on traditional casino games, like poker and blackjack, netted casino operators $2.4 billion in gross revenue last year, followed by slots, $2.1 billion; table games, $699.7 million; mobile sports betting, $486.5 million; and in-person sports betting, $6.5 million, according to the report, which cited state data.
And even before the increased state tax rates that were put in place earlier this summer, the tax revenue generated by casino gambling in New Jersey was trending up, the report said.
Gambling in the USA
Virginia Lawmakers Debate Creating iGaming Agency

Virginia lawmakers are actively debating whether to establish a new regulatory agency to oversee iGaming. The joint subcommittee discussed a bill to create the Virginia Gaming Commission. It would manage all gambling verticals beyond the lottery.
Delegate Paul Krizek said: “The Virginia Gaming Commission is a step we need to preserve the good.”
Currently, the Virginia Lottery regulates sports betting and casinos, while other agencies manage charitable gaming and horse racing. Lawmakers also considered legalizing online casinos, including real-money platforms.
Delegate Marcus Simon introduced HB 2171 earlier this year. The bill aimed to authorize a real money online casino market under casino-lottery oversight. While the bill failed, Simon explained that the aim remains to curb illegal offshore platforms.
“My goal is to bring it under a regulated umbrella where we can have some oversight and supervision,” Simon said.
The subcommittee reviewed revenue projections estimating up to $5.3 billion in taxable income from online casinos over five years. The estimates included increased land-based casino revenue of 8.4%.
Experts raised concerns about real money online casino risks. Keith Whyte from Safer Gambling Strategies urged strong enforcement and safer gaming tools. Whyte noted: “Players could be encouraged… to take control through deposit limits, time limits, budget calculators, and personalized dashboards.”
Mental health advisor Brianne Doura-Schawohl backed up Whyte’s statement, warning that such products are dangerous without safeguards.
Former New Jersey regulator David Rebuck testified that iGaming complemented land-based casinos there. He pointed to New Jersey’s market, where online play boosted tourism and in-person casino revenue.
However, some Virginia legislators expressed skepticism, citing fears of cannibalization. They questioned whether online casinos might draw customers away from brick-and-mortar venues.
Industry experts countered that New Jersey and Michigan showed the opposite effect. Rebuck explained: “The evidence demonstrates iGaming expands the player base rather than cannibalizes physical casinos.”
Supporters argued that Virginia’s land-based operators could benefit from cross-promotion, loyalty programs, and expanded reach to players in rural areas.
The subcommittee must make recommendations by November 30, 2025. Officials expect the commission’s creation will precede legalization of online casinos. The Virginia lawmakers will review feasibility and revise HB 2171 before the 2026 legislative session.
Gambling in the USA
DraftKings Introduces Credit Card Deposit Ban for US Customers

DraftKings has introduced credit card deposit ban for US customers. This decision aligns them with other major gambling operators, such as Fanatics Betting & Gaming, Betr, and Sporttrade, which have already banned credit card funding for wagering accounts.
It also comes on the heels of another major announcement by DraftKings. Starting September 1, DraftKings will charge a 50-cent fee for every mobile and online bet placed in Illinois using its Sportsbook platform. This change follows a similar move by FanDuel.
DraftKings CEO, Jason Robins, expressed his disappointment with Illinois policymakers for significantly raising the tax rate. He is worried that this could hurt the legal sports betting industry, while the illegal market continues to operate without paying taxes or providing any consumer protections.
DraftKings has informed its users that any saved credit card information will be disabled.
Moving forward, players will need to utilize alternative payment methods, including:
• Debit Cards
• ACH and wire transfers
• PayPal, Venmo
• Apple Pay
• Gift Cards
Bettors can also use cash at physical locations to fund their accounts.
DraftKings describes this step as a “strategic business decision” aimed at shielding customers from the high interest rates and cash advance fees usually associated with credit card deposits in gambling. Unlike regulatory demands, this decision was internally driven but coincides with growing scrutiny from regulators.
DraftKings has decided to stop accepting credit cards for deposits in the US due to worries about customer safety and more scrutiny from regulators. Recently, the company faced a significant fine in Massachusetts, where it is based. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission fined DraftKings $450,000 for allowing credit card deposits, which goes against state laws.
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