A report dated 17 March 2026 said a regulator-commissioned study put Germany’s gambling channelisation rate at 77%. It also reported that unlicensed-market gross gaming revenue was almost €550m in 2024; the authority said efforts against the unlicensed sector were continuing.
The reported figures give regulators and operators an indication of licensed-market participation and unlicensed-market scale in Germany.
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A DataReportal study of internet users aged over 16 found that South Africa had the highest online gambling participation, at 32.3%, followed by Norway at 31.2%. The report also cited estimates of $105 billion to $121 billion for the global digital betting market and said Colombia had more than 10.8 million registered active accounts.
A DataReportal study of internet users aged over 16 found that South Africa had the highest online gambling participation, at 32.3%, followed by Norway at 31.2%, according to the report. The percentages refer to surveyed internet users rather than the whole population of each country.
A study commissioned by the Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming says Brazil’s betting ban affects 42 linked economic activities. It reports that the sector’s value chain generated more than 15,500 jobs in 2025, with R$460m in direct wages and R$87m in social contributions; industry groups warn of effects on jobs and contracts.
An Ipsos study found that 91.1% of online gamblers in Ontario used regulated sites, while 8.9% used only unregulated sites. The report also says the province introduced the BetGuard self-exclusion system last month, with a rollout planned for this spring.
A study by LCA Consultoria Econômica says gambling accounts for 0.46% of household consumption in Brazil. It reports that the National Financial System’s default rate reached 5.2% in February 2026 and identifies credit cards and overdrafts, rather than gambling, as the main sources of household debt.
Average revenue at tribal casinos rose by $14m, or 16%, year on year in 2025, according to Wipfli's 28th Annual Indian Gaming Cost of Doing Business Report. The study drew on responses from 113 tribal casinos in 18 states. It also points to higher operating costs weighing on profitability.