Middle East & Africa Lottery Market Size & Outlook

The lottery market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 1,887.3 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.6% is expected of Middle East & Africa lottery market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$1,430.8
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$1,887.3
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
4.6%
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Middle East & Africa lottery market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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MEA lottery market highlights

  • The MEA lottery market generated a revenue of USD 1,430.8 million in 2024.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, sports game was the largest revenue generating category in 2024.
  • Sports game is the most lucrative category segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 1,430.8 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 1,887.3 million
Growth rate4.6% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentSports game
Fastest growing segmentSports game
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationDraw based lottery, Instant lottery, Sports game
Key market players worldwideInternational Game Technology PLC, Scientific Games - The Lottery Business, Lottomatica Group SpA, Camelot Group, Chinese Welfare Services of SA, China Sports Lottery Technology Group, Hong Kong Jockey Club, Florida Lottery, OLG, Mizuho Bank, Intralot, BCLC


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 0.4% of the global lottery market in 2024.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Europe is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 172,367.4 million by 2030.

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Lottery Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Mizuho Bank View profile 10001+ Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, Asia https://www.mizuhobank.co.jp/
Florida Lottery View profile 251-500 Tallahassee, Florida, United States, North America https://www.flalottery.com/
China Sports Lottery Technology Group View profile 251-500 Beijing, Beijing, China, Asia https://www.cslc.com.cn
Chinese Welfare Services of SA View profile 11-50 Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, Oceania https://chinesewelfareservices.org.au
BCLC View profile 501-1000 Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, North America https://www.bclc.com/
Hong Kong Jockey Club View profile 10001+ Wan Chai, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Asia http://www.hkjc.com/
OLG View profile 10001+ Toronto, Ontario, Canada, North America http://www.olg.ca/index.jsp
Intralot View profile 5001-10000 Sandown, NA - South Africa, South Africa, Africa http://www.intralot.com
Scientific Games - The Lottery Business View profile - Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, North America -
Camelot Group View profile 501-1000 Watford, Hertford, United Kingdom, Europe http://www.camelotgroup.co.uk
International Game Technology PLC View profile 11016 10 Finsbury Square, Third Floor, London, United Kingdom, EC2A 1AF https://www.igt.com
Lottomatica Group SpA View profile 1964 Via degli Aldobrandeschi, 300, Rome, Italy, 00163 https://www.lottomaticagroup.com

Middle East & Africa lottery market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to lottery market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Sports game was the largest segment with a revenue share of 47.3% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa lottery market based on draw based lottery, instant lottery, sports game covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The rise of digital technologies has transformed lottery participation in the MEA region. Government organizations have been instrumental in supporting the development of online platforms and mobile apps that make lottery participation more accessible to a broader audience. 

Lotteries in the MEA region serve as a significant source of government revenue, which is often reinvested into public services and development projects. For example, the Saudi Arabian government has explored introducing lotteries as a potential source of funding for various national projects, including infrastructure development and social welfare programs. 

In many countries within the MEA region, lotteries are regulated by government entities to ensure fair play, transparency, and integrity. For example, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Dubai Government operates the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire lottery, which is used to support various community initiatives.

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