The debate between the connections between gambling addictions and the increase in violent crime is one that is hotly debated between pro-gambling and anti-gambling lobbies. While crime is a global problem, the fact remains that many communities who have gambling casinos also saw a rise in violent crimes, particularly larceny and car theft.

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• World gambling statistics show that around 26% of the population gamble. That means around 1.6 billion people worldwide gamble and 4.2 billion gamble at least once every year.
• The State of Mobile Gaming Industry – Statistics and Trends June 18, 2018 Did you know that Mobile games now account for 51% of global revenues in the gaming industry followed by Console games (25%) and PC Games (24%). 62% of smartphone owners install a game within a week of getting their phones and Mobile Games now account for more than 43%.
• Analyzing the Global Online Gambling Industry 2018 - About 51% of the Worlds Population Takes Part in Some Form of Gambling Every Year - ResearchAndMarkets.com September 03, 2018 10:21 AM Eastern.
• Analyzing the Global Online Gambling Industry 2018 - About 51% of the Worlds Population Takes Part in Some Form of Gambling Every Year - ResearchAndMarkets.com September 03, 2018 10:21 AM Eastern.

Problem Gambling Statistics

The report analyzes and forecast online gambling & betting market on a global and regional level. The study offers past data from 2015 to 2017 along with forecast from 2018 to 2024 based on revenue (USD Billion). Assessment of online gambling & betting market dynamics gives a brief thought about the drivers and restraints for the online gambling & betting market along with the impact they have on the demand over the years to come. Additionally, the report also includes the study of opportunities available in the online gambling & betting market on a global level.

Global Gambling Statistics 2018 United States

The report gives a transparent view of the online gambling & betting market. We have included a detailed competitive scenario and portfolio of leading vendors operative in online gambling & betting market. To understand the competitive landscape in the online gambling & betting market, an analysis of Porter’s Five Forces model for the online gambling & betting market has also been included. The study encompasses a market attractiveness analysis, wherein game form, component, and regional segments are benchmarked based on their market size, growth rate, and general attractiveness.

The study provides a crucial view of the online gambling & betting by segmenting the market based on game form, component, and region. All the segments of online gambling & betting market have been analyzed based on present and future trends and the market is estimated from 2018 to 2024. Based on game form, the global online gambling & betting market is bifurcated poker, casino, sports betting, bingo, lottery, horse racing betting, and others. Hardware, software, and service are the component segment of global online gambling & betting market. The regional segmentation comprises the current and forecast demand for the Middle East & Africa, North America, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Europe for online gambling & betting market with further division into the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the UK, France, Spain, Italy, China, Japan, Australia, and Argentina are included in the report.

The competitive profiling of noticeable players of online gambling & betting market includes company and financial overview, business strategies adopted by them, their recent developments and product offered by them which can help in assessing competition in the market. Noticeable players included in the report Bet365 Group Ltd., Betfred Ltd., 888 Holdings plc, Paddy Power Betfair Plc, GVC Holdings Plc, Fortuna Entertainment Group, The Stars Group, The Betway Group, William Hill plc, Kindred Group, Rank Group, Playtech, William Hill Plc, Hong Kong Jockey Club, and mybet Holding, among others.

The report segments the global online gambling & betting market as follows:

Global Online Gambling & Betting Market: Game Form Segment Analysis

• Poker
• Casino
• Sports Betting
• Bingo
• Lottery
• Horse Race Betting
• Others

Global Online Gambling & Betting Market: Component Segment Analysis

• Hardware
• Software
• Service

Gambling Facts And Statistics

Global Online Gambling & Betting Market: Regional Segment Analysis

• North America
  • The U.S.
• Europe
  • UK
  • France
  • Germany
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
• Latin America
  • Brazil
• The Middle East and Africa