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Online Gambling Software Market Worth USD 158.20 Billion in 2028 | Fortune Business Insights
The global online gambling software market size is expected to gain momentum by reaching USD 158.20 billion by 2028 while exhibiting a stellar CAGR of 11.4% between 2022 to 2028. In its report titled “Online Gambling Software Market Forecast [2022 – 2028]” Fortune Business Insights mentions that the market size stood at USD 66.72 billion in 2020.
Industry Developments:
December 2020 – GVC Holdings Plc. partnered with MGM Resorts International to launch an online BetMGM Casino in Pennsylvania. The company offers 140 types of online gambling games for android and iOS users.
The increasing demand for smartphones, advancements in internet technology, and rising spending power of users are a few of the factors that contribute towards the market growth of digital gambling. The online gambling software providers are heavily investing and partnering in advanced technologies to enhance the customer experience, which will boost the interest of players. For instance, In September 2020, William Hill Plc. made a partnership with CBS Sports. After their collaboration, the company announced the launch of a wide range of digital content. Few of their offerings for sports bettors and fans are free-to-play games, video programming, and editorial content of William Hill across the CBS Sports Digital landscape.
The outbreak of the coronavirus has affected the global economy adversely. Due to lockdown, land-based gambling arenas were affected severely. The restrictions on public transportation, tourism, and public gatherings, impacted the off-line gambling industry. However, it helped in the dramatic rise in the demand for internet-based gambling. The temporary closure of colleges and the increasing adoption of work from home policies are expected to drive the market. For instance, according to a report published by AlphaBeta Australia, Australia experienced a 67% increase in online betting in April 2020.
What does the Report Provide?
The market report offers a comprehensive analysis of various factors such as the key drivers and restraints that are likely to impact the market growth in upcoming years. The report also provides insights of different regions that are contributing to the growth of the market. It includes the competitive landscape that involves the leading companies and the adoption of strategies to introduce new products, announce partnerships, and collaborations to contribute to the market growth.
Driving Factor
Ease of Online Payment to Drive Online gambling software Market Growth
The increasing adoption of digital payments has made it easier for users and online gambling players. Moreover, using online methods of payment facilities offer a secure and safe mode of transaction, which is boosting this market; therefore, companies are trying to come up with efficient payment methods to attract more games. For instance, in January 2021, William Hill Plc partnered with Chippewa Indians and Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa to develop its own online and mobile casino app and sportsbook. The app also promises to offer a secure and quick registration process and a wide selection of options to withdraw and deposit funds.
Regional Insights
Europe to Dominate Backed by Presence of Prominent Players
Europe is expected to remain at the forefront and hold the largest position in the market during the forecast period owing to the presence of prominent market players. Additionally, the rich sports history of Europe and the widespread presence of sports-obsessed fans in the region are together propelling the regional market. The region’s market stood at USD 30.92 billion in 2020.
North America is expected to showcase significant online gambling software market share in upcoming years, owing to the increasing digitalization in the region. Moreover, in the U.S., three states, namely, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, have gambling regulations, which are driving sportsbook and betting apps demand.
Market Segmentation:
By type, the market is divided into sports betting, casinos, poker, lottery, bingo, and others. By devices, it is fragmented into desktop, mobile, and others.
Based on type, the lottery segment held a market share of 15.1% in 2020. This is attributable to increasing interest in draw-based games among players.
Lastly, in terms of geography, the market is divided into North America, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East & Africa.
Competitive Landscape
Key Players to Focus on New Application Launches to Strengthen their Market Prospects
The market is consolidated by major companies striving to maintain their position by focusing on new launches, collaborations & partnerships, and acquisitions. Such strategies taken up by key players are expected to strengthen its market prospects. Below is the industry development
List of Key Players Mentioned in the Report:
- Entain plc (GVC Holdings Plc.) (Douglas, Isle of Man)
- Kindred Group Plc. (Valletta, Malta)
- William Hill Plc. (London, U.K.)
- StarsGroup.com (Ontario, Canada)
- Flutter Entertainment Plc. (Dublin, Ireland)
- Betsson AB (Stockholm, Sweden)
- Bet365 Group (Stoke-on-Trent, U.K.)
- LeoVegas AB (Stockholm, Sweden)
- 888 Holdings PLC (Gibraltar)
- BetAmerica (California,U.S.)
Major Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Definition, By Segment
- Research Methodology/Approach
- Data Sources
- Key Takeaways
- Market Dynamics
- Macro and Micro Economic Indicators
- Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities and Trends
- Impact of COVID-19
- Short-term Impact
- Long-term Impact
- Competition Landscape
- Business Strategies Adopted by Key Players
- Consolidated SWOT Analysis of Key Players
- Global Online Gambling Software Key Players Market Share Insights and Analysis, 2020
- Key Market Insights and Strategic Recommendations
- Companies Profiled
- Overview
- Key Management
- Headquarters etc.
- Offerings/Business Segments
- Key Details
- Employee Size
- Key Financials
- Past and Current Revenue
- Geographical Share
- Business Segment Share
- Overview
- Recent Developments
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ACR POKER INJECTS DAILY DOSE OF THRILL INTO TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE WITH LAUNCH OF DAILY MYSTERY BOUNTY EVENTS

Monster top bounty of 10% of the total prize pool up for grabs starting this weekend
ACR Poker today announced the addition of Daily Mystery Bounty events to its tournament lineup starting this Sunday, August 3rd, delivering unmatched entertainment, thrilling action, and big wins to the tables.
Daily Mystery Bounty tournaments turn traditional bounty formats on their head. Once players are in the money, instead of receiving a fixed reward for eliminating an opponent, players receive a Mystery Bounty Chest revealing a mystery reward, with the top bounty prize being 10% of the total prize pool.
“Mystery Bounties are just pure fun,” said ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker. “You never know what you’re going to get when you knock someone out, it could be some random treasure or a monster bounty that flips your whole tournament. With same-day events, fast action and bounty madness on your daily calendar, it keeps the adrenaline going and makes every hand way more exciting.”
The Daily Mystery Bounty schedule features a range of tourneys and buy-ins, with highlights including the $250K GTD Sunday Funday ($215 buy-in), the $150K GTD Major Mash Up ($66 buy-in), and the $100K GTD Moorman’s Mayhem ($630 buy-in). Starting this Sunday, players can log into the ACR Poker client, open the Tournaments tab, and find the full lineup of Daily Mystery Bounty events in the regular schedule under upcoming events.
And don’t forget, the Mystery Bounty madness continues in ACR Poker’s massive Dual Venom tournaments taking place from Sunday, August 10th to Tuesday, August 26th. Not only are the $2,650 buy-in tourneys offering huge guarantees of $8 million in the NHL event and $2 million in the PLO event, but there are massive bounties on the table for those who knock out their competitors.
In the Venom NLH, eliminating just one opponent could earn a player the top bounty prize of $500,000. While in the Venom PLO, which ties ACR Poker’s biggest Omaha tourney ever, there’s a juicy $200,000 bounty for the taking. And that’s not all, every knockout in both tourneys earns players a minimum bounty of at least $5,000.
For full details about the Daily Mystery Bounty tournaments or to find out more about the Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms, visit ACRPoker.eu.
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Take Aim at Mega Wins: ELA Games Unleashes Chaos With New Shooter Game “Shoot Happens”

A chaotic jungle journey with big, bad foes and insane riches.
Welcome to the jungle, where Shoot Happens! Face your opponent, take aim, and fire your way to riches.
ELA Games unveils its boldest title to date, a combination of decision-making and narrative progression where every shot counts.
In Shoot Happens, you’re not just a player. You’re the main character who has to fend off waves of increasingly dangerous (and valuable) monsters. Armed with 3 shots per round, you’ll need precision and calm nerves to take down the reward and add it to your Winpot. Hit the target for riches. Miss… and it’s back to the beginning.
The Choice Is Yours
Each round is in the hands of the player. Do you cash out now? Or keep slashing through the jungle for bigger and better rewards? Decision-making, timing, and a whole load of guts go a long way.
Expect the Unexpected
Random projectile bonuses can appear in any round, boosting your rewards massively. And just when you thought your journey through the treacherous jungle was over, the final boss appears. While the other monsters may have been a piece of cake, he doesn’t stay down. Each time you defeat him, he respawns for juicier and recurring payouts. Keep going as long as you can handle it, and you might walk out as the top dog of the jungle.
Marharyta Yerina, ELA Games’ Managing Director, commented on the game’s release, “With Shoot Happens, the team ventured outside of conventional game formats, and we wanted to give players a super engaging experience where they’re in control. This title is a bold approach to game design in this industry, as we’re empowering players with choice and enriching the gameplay experience with strong visuals, narratives, and plenty of replayability.”
Play how you want. The Winpot is yours
Shoot Happens is the perfect blend of fast-paced action, bold decision-making, and interactive gameplay. Whether you’re a cautious player or a complete daredevil, the game is an enticing experience for all.
How deep into the jungle are you willing to go?
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AGA Research Reveals Consumers Know Sweepstakes Casinos are Gambling

As gaming regulators, state Attorneys General, and state legislatures continue to scrutinize the business practices of online “sweepstakes” casinos, new research shows that consumers overwhelmingly use these platforms to gamble – and that sweepstakes operators are heavily targeting players in key states. By exploiting loopholes in the law, these operations undermine the integrity of the legal, regulated gaming marketplace.
According to Sensor Tower data compiled by the American Gaming Association (AGA), half of all online, real-money casino advertisements seen by consumers in early 2025 promoted offshore “sweepstakes” casinos. The data shows these unregulated operators concentrate their advertising in populous states.
“These operators present themselves like legal, regulated platforms – but they operate outside the law and regulation. There are few if any responsible gaming tools, no regulatory oversight, and no consumer protections. It’s a dangerous subterfuge that puts players at real risk,” said AGA Vice President of Government Relations, Tres York.
Despite operating outside the regulated gaming market, “sweepstakes” casinos are widely perceived by players as gambling platforms, with 68% of users saying their primary reason for playing is to win real money. This confusion is no accident – many of these sites mimic the look, feel, and language of legal operators, blurring the line for consumers and reinforcing the need for clearer enforcement and public education.
Key findings include:
• 90% of sweepstakes casino users consider the activity to be gambling.
• 69% describe sweepstakes casinos as places to wager real money.
• 80% of sweepstakes players spend monthly, and nearly half spend weekly, without the safety nets offered by regulated operators.
The number of monthly sweepstakes casino players is twice as high in states lacking sweepstakes prohibitions.
“Sweepstakes” casinos aggressively market on popular digital platforms throughout the country. Legal, regulated gaming operators, by contrast, advertise responsibly in legal states where consumer protections and regulatory oversight are in place.
“The data is clear. Consumers see right through the ‘sweepstakes’ casino facade and they’re calling it what it is: gambling. We look forward to policymakers continuing to enforce their laws and create clarity through new policy measures to protect their residents,” added York.
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