In these analyses, the OGQ takes an in-depth look at the following topic: The current and future business climate of the online gambling industry – Q1 2025 survey results. The data research is based on quarterly surveys of 142 professionals from across the industry, including executives, operators, tech providers, and investors. Participants assess both the present market situation and expectations for the next 12 months. The results allow for trend tracking over time and reveal shifts in sentiment tied to regulation and competitive pressures.

The current and future business climate of the online gambling industry – Survey results Q1/2025

The industry sees a clear gap between cautious present sentiment and a more optimistic view of the next 12 months.

  • Only 25% of respondents rate the current climate as “good”, down from 40% in Fall analysis — a notable decline.
  • The majority (69%) consider the current situation “satisfactory”, signaling a stable but subdued operating environment.
  • For the 12-month outlook, 39% expect a “good” business climate, suggesting confidence in future recovery.
  • 14% anticipate a poor future, slightly higher than today’s 6%, but still representing a small portion of the sample.

Development of the assessment of the CURRENT industry climate

This time-series chart tracks expert evaluations of the current business climate over the last 10 quarters, revealing recent weakening trends.

  • The “good” rating dropped to 25%, continuing a two-quarter decline from the 40% peak in September 2024.
  • Satisfactory ratings have risen, with 69% now selecting this option — the highest share in the past two years.
  • “Poor” ratings remain low, fluctuating mildly between 5% and 12%, suggesting minimal panic in the market.
  • The consecutive decline is the first visible negative trend since 2022, though not yet severe.

Development of the assessment of the FUTURE industry climate

Forecasts for the industry 12 months ahead remain optimistic overall, though slightly more volatile in recent quarters.

  • 39% expect a “good” future climate, an increase from 35% in December 2024 but down from previous 2023 highs.
  • The “satisfactory” rating holds at 46%, maintaining the dominant response across most of the past two years.
  • Only 14% expect poor conditions ahead, a relatively stable figure in this ongoing series.
  • The share of optimistic forecasts has ranged from 31% to 51%, reflecting evolving confidence levels amid market change.

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