Global esports betting market set to nearly double by 2030, report finds
The Business Research Company forecasts the global esports betting market will grow from 12.59 billion dollars in 2025 to 21.61 billion dollars by 2030.
The global esports betting market is on track to expand significantly over the next five years, according to new research from The Business Research Company.
The market is forecast to grow from 12.59 billion dollars in 2025 to 14.17 billion dollars in 2026, representing a compound annual growth rate of 12.5 percent. The Business Research Company projects the sector will reach 21.61 billion dollars by 2030.
Drivers of growth
The research attributes the expansion to a number of factors, including the rising popularity of esports tournaments, wider internet access and the continued development of professional leagues. Mobile betting apps and AI-driven prediction tools are also cited as contributing to the sector’s growth trajectory.
Regional trends
According to The Business Research Company, Europe was the largest regional market for esports betting in 2025. However, the report identifies Asia-Pacific as the region expected to grow fastest over the forecast period, reflecting the broader shift in esports viewership and participation towards Asian markets.
Key operators
The report names several major operators already active in the esports betting space, including Flutter Entertainment, bet365, DraftKings and Entain. These companies are positioned to benefit from the anticipated growth as esports betting continues to intersect with mainstream sports wagering platforms.
The findings from The Business Research Company add to a growing body of analysis suggesting that esports betting is moving from a niche vertical towards a more established part of the global gambling industry, driven by technological advances and the increasing professionalisation of competitive gaming.
As mobile betting technology and AI-driven tools continue to develop, operators are likely to further integrate esports markets into their existing sportsbook offerings, according to the trends outlined in the report. The forecast growth also points to increased competition among operators seeking to capture market share in regions where esports audiences are expanding most rapidly, particularly across Asia-Pacific.
The Business Research Company’s projections suggest that esports betting will continue to represent a meaningful growth area for the wider gambling sector through the remainder of the decade, as internet access widens and professional esports leagues attract larger global audiences.