How the Americas Will Dominate iGaming by 2028

Alexander Tremblay
Alexander Tremblay Content Writer

Expertise: Canadian online casinos, Casino guides, Player education, Canadian gambling context.

  • For decades, Europe ruled online gambling.
  • New industry forecasts paint a striking picture.
  • Here at Casinoble, we track the markets and trends that matter most to players and the industry alike.

For decades, Europe ruled online gambling. It had the regulation, the infrastructure, and the player base. Every major iGaming company built its strategy a

For decades, Europe ruled online gambling. It had the regulation, the infrastructure, and the player base. Every major iGaming company built its strategy around European markets. That era is coming to an end.

New industry forecasts paint a striking picture. The regulated online gambling market across North and Latin America is growing at a compound annual rate of 20.3 percent. By 2028, it’s forecast to hit US$56.3 billion — drawing level with Europe, and potentially surpassing it depending on currency movements.

Here at Casinoble, we track the markets and trends that matter most to players and the industry alike. This shift is one of the most significant developments in online gambling history. Here’s what’s driving it, who the key players are, and what it all means.

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