Top 5 countries
Gambling is very popular all over the world. On average, 26% of people on Earth have spent time in this way at least once in their lives. Lotteries, scratch cards, casinos, cards and sports betting are the most common forms of gambling. But the online gambling industry is growing the fastest. Read below to find out which countries like gambling the most.
USA: 58 million players
With a record number of winnings per year, the United States is the most involved country in gambling. 85% of American adults have gambled at least once, and approximately 40% regularly visit land-based casinos.
It is also home to the largest number of gambling establishments in the entire country, over 2,000 of which are the largest in the world.
There are 29 million people gambling in Germany
Germany’s gambling industry is one of the fastest growing in Europe. 21.6% of Germans regularly participate in lotteries and 24.2% have bet on sports at least once in the last 12 months. As a result of the legalization of gambling and the introduction of new laws regulating the sector, online casinos are also gaining momentum in the country.
By 2024, Germany’s gambling industry will reach €3.3 billion. Germans, like people around the world, often play slots, but they play card games such as blackjack and baccarat the most.
Canada: 19.3 million people gamble
Since casinos have been legalized in Canada since 1999, interest in gambling has been steadily growing. Today, 60% of Canadian adults gamble at casinos on a monthly basis.
Local legislation is loyal to the industry, which is another interesting fact. For example, the Canadian government does not levy taxes on gambling winnings. Only professional players who make money from it are left out.
In the UK, 17.5 million people gamble.
The UK has a long and rich history of gambling: it was here that the first sports betting appeared in the 17th century, and today online casino development companies that are among the most famous around the world.
Lotteries are now the most popular online entertainment among the British. 16% of players favor them. Sports betting, bingo and casinos follow this.
Austria: 6.8 million people
These days, more than 70% of Australian adults gamble, and the average amount spent per player exceeds $1000 per year. In light of this historical data, the locals are rightfully among the most gambling-minded people on Earth.