The World’s Most Gambling Countries

Casino gaming and sports betting are a giant industry that never stops. In the past two decades, this business has seen significant growth. Licensed operators have entered new markets and have got record revenues, offering thousands of games and bonuses by country.

The research and reports suggest that the global gambling market size exceeded $230 billion in 2021. Virtual gambling is an integral part of the industry, generating gigantic amounts of money. To help you realize the scale, online gaming is expected to reach $114-115 billion by 2030. And although the industry is present worldwide, some countries are more prone to gambling than others.

Australia

Almost 80% of Aussies participate in betting, casino games, and other such entertainment. The average salary in the country was approximately $3,700 in 2022. Each resident spent $1,000 on betting that year. There is no doubt that the amount of money spent on bets will grow because Australia has 20% of slot machines in the world`s stock.

Germany

The average salary was 2,400 euros per month in 2022. Casino and sports betting were in second place in the list of activities on which Germans spent the most money. The local gaming market is growing rapidly even though the authorities have passed a law banning German virtual casinos. The rest of the gambling industry contributes over 600 million euros to the state budget each year.

Ireland

Because Ireland is one of the world`s leading countries in terms of average wages (3,000 euros), local enthusiasts can afford to relax in luxury gaming establishments. Every month, 18+ Irish people spend between 500 and 600 euros on betting. The online casino market’s popularity is also influenced by the fact that it is not regulated in the country.