The European Union’s unregulated gambling sector has grown to €91.6 billion, according to data from the European Casino Association. This expansion has generated tax revenue losses nearing €23 billion across the region.
Report Findings
The European Casino Association compiled the market data, which measures the total value of unlicensed gambling activity within the bloc. The assessment tracks spending directed toward non-compliant platforms and operators outside official regulatory channels. Tax shortfalls stem from transactions that bypass established licensing and fiscal requirements.Previous assessments of the European gambling landscape have consistently highlighted regulatory fragmentation as a primary driver of unlicensed activity.