🌍 Gambling black market hits $5.9tn

The global gambling black market is estimated at $5.9tn in 2025, up 4% from $5.7tn in 2024, according to the Gambling Compliance Index, via iGaming Business 📊. The figures point to continued growth in unregulated online and land-based betting despite tighter enforcement. For licensed operators and regulators, that is a clear signal: compliance alone is not enough 🚨. The real battleground is channelisation - giving players safer, competitive legal options while cutting the appeal of offshore brands 🌐.