Online Gambling During the Pandemic: A Statistical Overview
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly accelerated the shift from traditional to online gambling platforms. With physical casinos closed due to lockdowns, global online gambling revenue was expected to surpass $59 billion in 2020, marking a notable year-on-year increase.
This surge was accompanied by a growing interest in platforms offering greater privacy, such as “no KYC casinos” on Telegram, which allow users to gamble without extensive identity verification. A survey by the International Betting Integrity Association indicated that 37% of online gamblers increased their interest in cryptocurrencies and privacy-focused gambling during the pandemic.
