In the world, gambling is very popular. On average, 26% of people on Earth have spent time in this way at least once in their lives. Lotteries, scratch cards, casinos, cards and sports betting are the most common forms of gambling. Read below to find out which countries love gambling the most.
The United States has a gambling population of 58 million, making it the most involved country in gambling. 85% of American adults have gambled at least once, and about 40% regularly visit land-based casinos.
It is home to the largest number of gambling establishments in the entire country, more than 2,000 of which are the largest in the world. Las Vegas, which has long been considered the world center of gambling and its profound influence on popular culture, cannot go unnoticed.
Germany: with 29 million players, the gambling industry is one of the fastest growing in Europe. In the last 12 months, 24.2% of Germans have bet on sports at least once and 21.6% regularly play lotteries. Thanks to the legalization of gambling and the introduction of new laws regulating the industry, online casinos are also becoming increasingly popular in the country.
Canada: since 1999, the country has legalized casinos with 19.3 billion players, and interest in gambling is constantly growing. Today, 60% of the country’s adult citizens play at casinos on a monthly basis. More than 19.3 million active gamblers spend over $4 billion annually at online casinos and $16 billion at local establishments.
Home to 17.5 million players, gambling has a long and rich history in the UK. It is the country where the first sports betting appeared in the 17th century, and from here came the online casino development companies that are now among the most famous around the world.
The country will not give up its position in 2025, continuing to be a leading player in gambling for many years to come. The average online player spends £135.2 per year and 43% of the population gambles regularly.
Austria: 6.8 million players, the first known event that officially started gambling in Australia was the Sydney horse race in 1810. The first lottery was held here in 1880. In addition, the first slot machines appeared in establishments in the 1950s. Online casinos also appeared in the 1990s.
These days, more than 70% of Australian adults gamble, and the average amount spent per player exceeds $1000 per year. In light of this historical data, the locals are rightfully among the most gambling people on Earth.
