South Africa Online Gambling Market Size & Outlook
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South Africa online gambling market highlights
- The South Africa online gambling market generated a revenue of USD 1,541.8 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 2,774.5 million by 2033.
- The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.6% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, sports betting was the largest revenue generating type in 2025.
- Sports Betting is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Online gambling market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 1,541.8 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 2,774.5 million |
| Growth rate | 7.6% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Sports betting |
| Fastest growing segment | Sports Betting |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Poker, Sports Betting, Casinos, Bingo |
| Key market players worldwide | Evoke Pharma Inc, Betsson AB Class B, Entain PLC, Flutter Entertainment PLC, Churchill Downs Inc, Kindred Group PLC SEDR, Sportech PLC, Bally’s Corporation, Bet365, The Stars Group, Sky Betting and Gaming, Ladbrokes Coral Group plc, Churchill Downs Incorporated, FireKeepers Casino |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 1.8% of the global online gambling market in 2025.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In Middle East & Africa, South Africa online gambling market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- South Africa is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 2,774.5 million by 2033.
The online gambling market in South Africa has experienced significant growth in recent years due to the increased adoption of mobile technologies and improved internet connectivity.
The current laws in South Africa do not allow online gambling operators to offer their services to residents. This has led to a situation where many people use offshore operators, which presents challenges for regulation and taxation.
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Publish Date: Apr 28, 2026
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Online Gambling Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindred Group PLC SEDR | View profile | 2,352 | C/o Camilleri Presiosi, South Street, Level 2, Valletta Buildings, Valletta, Malta, VLT 1103 | www.kindredgroup.com |
| Evoke Pharma Inc | View profile | 4 | 420 Stevens Avenue, Suite 230, Solana Beach, CA, United States, 92075 | www.evokepharma.com |
| Flutter Entertainment PLC | View profile | 23,009 | Beech Hill Road, Belfield Office Park, Clonskeagh, Dublin, Ireland, 4 | www.flutter.com |
| Betsson AB Class B | View profile | 2,210 | Regeringsgatan 28, Stockholm, Sweden, 111 53 | www.betssonab.com |
| Entain PLC | View profile | 29,582 | 25 Charterhouse Square, London, United Kingdom, EC1M 6AE | www.entaingroup.com |
| Churchill Downs Inc | View profile | 7,970 | 600 North Hurstbourne Parkway, Suite 400, Louisville, KY, United States, 40222 | www.churchilldownsincorporated.com |
| Sportech PLC | View profile | 154 | Collins House, Rutland Square, Midlothian, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2AA | www.sportechplc.com |
| Bally’s Corporation | View profile | 10001+ | Providence, Rhode Island, United States, North America | www.ballys.com/home/default.aspx |
| Bet365 | View profile | 5001-10000 | Stoke-on-trent, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom, Europe | www.bet365.com |
| FireKeepers Casino | View profile | 251-500 | Battle Creek, Michigan, United States, North America | firekeeperscasino.com/ |
South Africa Online Gambling Market Outlook
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Sports Betting was the largest segment with a revenue share of 54.64% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa online gambling market based on poker, sports betting, casinos, bingo covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
The online gambling market in South Africa has experienced significant growth in recent years due to the increased adoption of mobile technologies and improved internet connectivity.
The current laws in South Africa do not allow online gambling operators to offer their services to residents. This has led to a situation where many people use offshore operators, which presents challenges for regulation and taxation.
- South Africa Online Gambling Market Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Poker
- Others
- Sports Betting
- Casinos
- Bingo
- South Africa Online Gambling Market Device Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Mobile
- Others Device
- Desktop
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South Africa Online Gambling Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
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