The 2025 edition outlines key achievements and offers an in-depth look at the European online gambling market. One standout figure: EGBA members hit €13.5 billion in online gambling revenue last year.

  • European online gambling is now regulated in all EU member states, as Finland wraps up its switch to a licensing system. EGBA called this a “major milestone” for Europe’s gambling regulation. The group says competitive, well-regulated markets help better protect consumers.

  • EGBA’s members processed a record 177.7 billion individual stakes in 2024, up 31% from the previous year. The total value of these bets hit €215.6 billion, an 11% rise. Despite more bets, the average stake dropped 14% to €1.20.

  • Combined online gross gaming revenue (GGR) from EGBA members increased 15% to €13.5 billion in 2024. This accounts for around 30% of Europe’s total online gambling revenue. Casino games led the pack, making up 51% of GGR.

  • Casino games brought in €7.0 billion in revenue, growing 22% year-on-year. Sports betting followed with €5.5 billion (41% of GGR), increasing 15%. Smaller segments like bingo, e-sports, and virtual betting all grew around 16-19%, while poker declined 5%.

  • Customers won back €202.1 billion in 2024, an 11% increase. EGBA reported an average Return to Player rate of 93.7%, meaning players got back most of what they staked. That percentage remained stable from previous years.

  • EGBA members now hold 321 licenses across 21 European countries. The association added three new members in 2024: Superbet Group, LeoVegas Group, and Sumsub. This expands EGBA’s footprint and boosts its influence across the EU.

  • European Safer Gambling Week saw record participation in 2024, running in 26 countries with 195 stakeholders involved. The campaign reached over 3 million citizens with messages about responsible gambling. Over 67 million safety messages were sent to players throughout the year.

  • 65% of EGBA customers—about 21 million people—used safer gambling tools in 2024. These tools include deposit limits, self-exclusion, and time-outs. EGBA says this reflects growing awareness and uptake of responsible gambling practices.

  • EGBA ran its second review of a pan-European advertising code focused on protecting minors. The association also held industry workshops to explain the EU’s new anti-money laundering (AML) rules. These initiatives aim to support compliance and raise industry standards.

  • Maarten Haijer, EGBA’s Secretary General, said: “It was a significant year for EGBA … we hosted a record-breaking European Safer Gambling Week and contributed to many policy discussions.”

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