The internet gambling business in Africa is experiencing peak growth. iGB and SmartSoft have conducted a study to explore and forecast market development. According to them, the combined web betting and gaming turnover will reach $12.7 billion by the end of 2026 and $19.4 billion by 2030, representing a 52.76% surge.
In the region, onshore projects are scaling faster than foreign operators. This peculiarity demonstrates a clear trend toward strengthening and maturing the digital vertical.
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General Indicators of the iGaming Niche
The development of the regional segment has accelerated sharply since 2025 due to:
- improved mass Internet and mobile access;
- advanced payment infrastructure;
- clear regulatory programs.
Analysis of total gross revenue shows that the web entertainment sphere is not only rapidly expanding but also becoming more structurally complex and concentrated.
This trend is clearly visible across the entire continent:
- The RSA. The gambling market in South Africa has become the flagship. By 2030, the GGR of local operators is predicted to exceed $5 million.
- Nigeria. It has the potential to turn into the region’s 2nd-largest hub but is currently facing legal turbulence. Industry earnings have fallen sharply since 2022.
- Ghana. With a population of 35 million, the state is considered one of the fastest-growing and most promising destinations.
- Cameroon. The jurisdiction has only recently emerged as a significant competitor with inspiring long-term potential.
Giorgi Shaverdashvili, SmartSoft’s Regional Head of Commercial, noted that Nigeria has long offered excellent investment prospects. Nevertheless, the sharp devaluation has significantly reduced the population’s spending power. Frictions with the payment infrastructure have also exacerbated the situation.
The spokesman considers Ghana the most stable option. Other leaders are Uganda, which attracts interest for its extensive mobile coverage, and Cameroon, with a deep football culture. All these destinations have been unfairly ignored for too long. Now, industry participants are seeing growth, albeit a belated one, but entirely natural.
Digital Gambling Verticals in Figures
On the continent, 3 fundamental gaming sectors are clearly evident:
- Domestic operators. This segment is scaling more rapidly and successfully than foreign offerings. By 2030, local turnover is projected to reach $14.2 million, an impressive 184% increase from 2023. Key growth areas are currently concentrated in the RSA, where revenue of $4.3 billion can be generated in the coming years.
- Online sports betting. This commercial category remains the largest in Africa. By 2030, its earnings are forecast to rise by 158%, from $5.8 million (2023) to almost $15 billion. Nigeria remains the main representative. The country maintains its position as the continent’s leader, despite a sharp decline in 2024.
- iGaming services. The projected expansion volume is from $1.4 million in 2023 to $4.5 million by 2030. Ghana is currently seeing the greatest interest. Local operators are expected to generate approximately $634 million in revenue by the end of this decade.
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