In these analyses, the OGQ takes an in-depth look at the following topic: Growth potential of key online gambling markets – Survey results Q1 2025. The data research compiles expert assessments of regional market growth potential for the next 12 months, using Q1 2025 survey results. It compares current sentiment with previous quarters and highlights changes in perception across key global regions. Analysts were also asked about the evolving relevance of Eastern European markets for their businesses.

Growth potential of selected global regions – Survey results Q1/2025

The chart shows the expert assessments of the expected growth potential across global regions, comparing Q1 2025 with past quarters. Latin America emerged as the only region with a “large” growth outlook.

  • LatAm stands out as the most promising region, driven largely by Brazil, and is the only one rated with “large” growth potential.

  • US market expectations recovered slightly after a decline, reflecting cautious optimism despite continued consolidation pressures.

  • Asian and African markets ranked above Europe with steady to moderate growth expectations.

  • Western and Eastern Europe received the lowest ratings, continuing a long-standing trend of low growth potential.

  • The average across all regions underscores a cautious but regionally varied outlook for online gambling revenues.

Growth potential of key Eastern European online gambling markets – Survey results Q1/2025

This chart compares the expected growth potential of individual Eastern European countries. The Czech Republic leads, while Bulgaria and Hungary are at the bottom.

  • Czech Republic received the highest average rating, though still within the “small” growth category.

  • Hungary and Bulgaria were ranked lowest in the region, with minimal change from last year.

  • Poland, Romania, and Baltic states fell in the middle, indicating moderate but not strong growth outlooks.

  • Changes compared to Spring 2024 were minor, showing stable but limited momentum.

  • The regional average suggests no major growth drivers in Eastern Europe at this stage.

Relevance of Eastern Europe for the online gambling industry – Survey results Q1/2025

In an additional analysis (see here) we captured how industry insiders view the relevance of Eastern Europe for their business strategies over the next 12 months.

  • The majority of respondents indicated no major change in the region’s importance to their operations.

  • The average estimate sits slightly above neutral, hinting at a modest uptick in relevance.

  • A small group foresees increasing relevance, particularly in markets with regulatory or operational improvements.

  • Few experts expect a decline, underlining the region’s ongoing role in broader strategy discussions.

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