iGaming – Numbers Not For Punters Only

Malta has indisputably become synonymous with the iGaming industry and today proudly presents itself as a gaming hub. Over the course of the last twelve years, the industry has become a fundamental part of our economic structure. Industry stakeholders estimate that the sector today contributes around 10–12% to Malta's overall GDP forming part of a wider boom. Global and European demand for remote gaming products and services remains on a strong growth trajectory across market and product ranges. In fact, the European market for remote gaming is currently the largest market in the world. 47.6% per cent of the €34.6bn of online gaming gross win (stakes minus winnings) originated from the EU market itself. Research projects that the European online gambling's Gross Gaming Revenue is expected to rise from €16.5 billion in 2015 to €24.9 billion in 2020. Industry players and decision makers understand its significance to the economy as a whole, resulting in a strong