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Global Gambling Regulation Index
CasinoNews.io’s in-house snapshot of how much gambling money stays with licensed operators in 50 key markets. Built for reporters, analysts and regulators who need a fast, sourced read on the regulated vs black-market split.
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50 markets • online focus
Data + expert estimates (flagged as “est.”)
Country
Region
Tier 1 • Mature online market
United Kingdom
Europe • Priority Rank #1
The UK is one of the world’s most mature regulated markets. Historic studies put the black market in the low single digits of spend, with more recent work suggesting it has grown – but licensed operators still capture the clear majority of online gambling money.
Regulator: UK Gambling Commission
Model: Open multi-license
Metric: Online GGR / stakes where available
Regulated share
91% (est.)
Share of gambling with licensed operators
Unregulated share
9% (est.)
Estimated offshore / illegal market
Trend: Stable
Last checked: 2024–2025 • Black market estimated in high single digits.
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