About Gambling Tech
There are 26.9K companies in the Gambling Tech sector across the world, with 1.25K funded companies having collectively raised $20B in venture capital money and private equity. Overall 790 of these are Series A+ funded and the sector has seen the creation of 3 Unicorns.
Gambling Tech sector has seen 416 acquisitions and 241 IPOs.
This sector includes online platforms offering gambling activities such as betting, bingo, casinos, lotteries, etc. Also includes technological solutions that facilitate gambling online and in offline establishments.
Gambling Tech sector is also known as Internet Betting Tech, BetTech, GambleTech, eCasino, CasinoTech or Betting Tech.
Companies included in Gambling Tech sector
All online platforms that facilitate online gambling and tech solutions which enable gambling both offline and online. Gambling game developers and distributors are included. Also, includes gambling tools for players.Companies excluded in Gambling Tech sector
Brick and Mortar Gambling Establishments; Casual gaming and esports platforms; Companies providing services to the gambling industry; Fantasy Sports Platforms; Online Gambling platforms with non-monetary rewards/winnings; Companies manufacturing traditional hardware for casinos.Market Map of Gambling Tech
The market map of Gambling Tech gives a visual overview of the sector, showing key business models, their interactions in the value chain, and industry evolution. Trending business models in Gambling Tech sector are Real Money Gaming, Crypto Betting and P2P Sports Betting.
Reports related to Gambling Tech
Here are some reports related to Gambling Tech sector:
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Gambling Tech - Sector Report
Edition: June, 2026 (68 Pages)
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Gambling Tech Exit Landscape
Edition: November, 2025 (15 Pages)
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There are more than 26.9K companies in Gambling Tech. Fanatics is the top Gambling Tech company globally, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Gambling Tech companies globally:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Provider of licensed sports merchandise, collectibles, and betting platforms | New York City (United States) | 2011 | Series G | $4.85B | |
Developer of free-to-play mobile games with real-time social experiences | Warsaw (Poland) | 2014 | Public | $8.6M | |
Developer of online skill-based games across multiple platforms and genres | Delhi (India) | 2010 | Acquired | $1.94M | |
Operator of a platform for fantasy sports, sportsbook, and arcade | Miami (United States) | 2022 | Series A | $102M | |
Online platform offering event outcome-based betting services | New York City (United States) | 2019 | Series F | $2.8B |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Gambling Tech sector
92 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Gambling Tech sector. 1,921 Gambling Tech startups were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 92 |
2025 | 231 |
2024 | 1,419 |
2023 | 1,370 |
2022 | 1,225 |
2021 | 1,836 |
2020 | 1,921 |
2019 | 1,458 |
2018 | 900 |
2017 | 762 |
Companies founded across countries in the Gambling Tech sector
United Kingdom has 5,488 Gambling Tech startups, the most by any country, followed by United States which has 5,432 startups and India which has 1,724.
- Total Number of Companies
Country | No. of companies |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | 5,488 |
United States | 5,432 |
India | 1,724 |
Germany | 1,423 |
Malta | 552 |
China | 540 |
Indonesia | 509 |
Philippines | 441 |
Curacao | 376 |
Canada | 348 |
Stage-wise distribution of the Gambling Tech sector
Out of the total 26,891 Gambling Tech companies, 1,246 have secured funding. Among them, 790 have reached Series A or higher, and 703 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 26,891
Funded - 1,246
Series A+ - 790
Series B+ - 703
Series C+ - 677
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 26,891 |
Funded | 1,246 |
Series A+ | 790 |
Series B+ | 703 |
Series C+ | 677 |
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- 26.9K+ Total Companies
- $20B+ Total Funding
- 1.3K+ Funded Companies
- 240+ IPOs
- 415+ Acquisitions
- 4 Reports
Funding Trends in the Gambling Tech sector
Total funding year-on-year in the Gambling Tech sector
The Gambling Tech sector saw a total funding of more than $16.6B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2025 at more than $4.32B. There has been a total funding of $1.49B in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $1.49B |
2025 | $4.32B |
2024 | $428M |
2023 | $242M |
2022 | $1.28B |
2021 | $3.32B |
2020 | $1.92B |
2019 | $1.02B |
2018 | $362M |
2017 | $2.21B |
Total funding across countries in the Gambling Tech sector
In the last 10 years, Gambling Tech startups in United States have recieved the highest funding among all countries - $11.7B. United Kingdom follows with $1.41B and Australia with $290M.
- Total Funding
Country | Total Funding |
|---|---|
United States | $11.7B |
United Kingdom | $1.41B |
Australia | $290M |
Canada | $191M |
Malta | $163M |
India | $128M |
Spain | $110M |
Curacao | $60.6M |
France | $16.3M |
Czech Republic | $11.7M |
Total funding amount raised by stage in the Gambling Tech sector
Over the last 10 years, the Gambling Tech sector have seen $420M into Seed Stage funding rounds, $1.76B into Early Stage funding rounds and $10.3B go into Late Stage funding rounds.
Funding Stage | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Late Stage | $10.3B |
Post IPO | $2.67B |
Early Stage | $1.76B |
Debt | $948M |
Seed Stage | $420M |
ICO | $196M |
Grant | $71.1M |
PE | $15.5M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Gambling Tech
In the year 2026, till June 2026, Gambling Tech companies have raised $1.49B in equity funding across 24 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till June 2025), Gambling Tech companies had raised $273M across 16 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 444.33% rise in funding in Gambling Tech companies as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Gambling Tech:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 7300 | Jun 18, 2026 | ||
Series A | 8714 | Jun 16, 2026 | ||
Seed | 6065 | Jun 11, 2026 | ||
Series A | 5819 | Jun 06, 2026 | - | |
Seed | 2668 | Jun 02, 2026 |
Top Investors in Gambling Tech
Europa is the top investor in Gambling Tech companies based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Gambling Tech:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Bratislava (Slovakia) | ||
Washington, DC (United States) | ||
Washington (United States) | ||
Washington, DC (United States) |
M&A activity in Gambling Tech
In the year 2026, till June 2026, 4 acquisitions happened in Gambling Tech sector. Last year, in 2025, a total of 15 acquisitions happened in Gambling Tech sector.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Gambling Tech:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jun 03, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 07, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 03, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Feb 05, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Nov 24, 2025 |
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Acquisition trends in Gambling Tech
Here are the acquisition trends in Gambling Tech:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 4 |
2025 | 15 |
2024 | 38 |
2023 | 29 |
2022 | 35 |
2021 | 50 |
2020 | 33 |
2019 | 37 |
2018 | 60 |
2017 | 35 |
IPOs in Gambling Tech
In the year 2025, till November 2025, 1 IPO happened in Gambling Tech sector.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Gambling Tech:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Nov 03, 2025 | London Stock Exchange (LSE) | |
Oct 23, 2024 | American Stock Exchange (NYSEAMERICAN) | |
Sep 08, 2023 | OTC Markets (OTCMKTS) | |
May 22, 2023 | Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) | |
Feb 27, 2023 | Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) |
Colleges which produce the most Gambling Tech companies
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Gambling Tech sector
Most number of Gambling Tech startups have been founded by alumni from Harvard University, Stanford University and University of Pennsylvania.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Harvard University | 16 |
Stanford University | 16 |
University of Pennsylvania | 13 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 12 |
Harvard Business School | 10 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 10 |
Cornell University | 8 |
Copenhagen Business School | 7 |
IIT Bombay | 7 |
IIT Kharagpur | 7 |
Total funding in companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the the Gambling Tech sector
In the last 10 years, Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduates' Gambling Tech companies have raised the most funding among top colleges. New York University alumni are second, and INSEAD alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $2.81B |
New York University | $2.32B |
INSEAD | $1.34B |
The Wharton School | $1B |
Yale University | $169M |
Harvard University | $134M |
Columbia University | $102M |
Tel Aviv University | $90.2M |
Harvard Business School | $78.1M |
Stanford University | $71.2M |
Top News in Gambling Tech
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