In these analyses, the OGQ takes an in-depth look at the following topic: Winners and trends in the online gambling market – Q1 2025 survey results. The data research focuses on projected revenue growth of online gambling operators and expected product performance across Eastern Europe. It reflects shifts in competitive positioning and product appeal based on expert evaluations from March 2025.

Future “winners” in the online gambling market – Survey results Q1/2025 – Focus Eastern Europe

Betano and Stake.com are the top-rated operators for revenue growth potential in Eastern Europe.

  • Betano and Stake.com rank highest among surveyed experts for expected 12-month revenue growth in this regional market.

  • Bet365’s role is weakening, as Betano and Stake now lead, continuing a trend previously seen in Western Europe.

  • Lower-tier brands like Synottip, Rabona, and Etoto were identified with low growth expectations and not included in the visual chart.

  • Experts surveyed (n=102) rated growth on a 5-level scale, excluding any votes from staff rating their own company.

  • The average rating line provides context on how individual operators compare to general expectations.

Growth potential of the key online gaming/gambling products – Survey results Q1/2025

Gamification is the only product with a noticeable growth upswing; overall product optimism declines.

  • Gamification shows the sharpest rise in growth estimates since last quarter, becoming one of the top 3 rated products.

  • Crypto gambling’s hype has cooled, following an earlier US post-election surge in expert optimism.

  • Most product categories received lower growth estimates, continuing a trend from the previous quarter.

  • Virtual gambling and eSports betting were especially weak in expected growth, reflecting cautious  outlooks.

  • Surveyed experts’ average score across products reflects a generally subdued growth climate.

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