Online Gambling Figures Set To Soar by 2020

Online gambling is no doubt one of the biggest in the gambling market. Latest figures have shown there are no signs of slowing up, with the industry are set to be worth £40 Billion by 2020.

Updated: 26 January 2024 By Becky Mosley

Online gambling is no doubt one of the biggest in the gambling market. Latest figures have shown there are no signs of slowing up, with the industry set to be worth £40 Billion by 2020.The way technology has moved on since the early days of online casino play in the 90’s, the introduction of smartphones and tablets have massively increased the popularity of online gambling.Online Gambling Figures Set To Soar by 2020

Live Dealer and Virtual Reality

With online gambling becoming more and more popular, the industry has seen the introduction of live dealer games and virtual reality games. Players can get involved online in live dealer games from their smartphone and tablet devices. With Virtual Reality, players can get the true feel of a land-based casino but on their mobile device, looking around a casino as if they were playing in a live set up.Recently, software developers have introduced games with a mobile-first approach, this is a clever move, with 60% of online gambling is played on mobile devices.

Sports Betting On Mobile Devices

Sports betting is a huge industry, being able to place bets on any aspect of sports on your mobile device is a huge plus. Placing bets anytime, anywhere is a huge bonus for players, instead of having to frequent stuffy bookmakers shops.Over the last few years all aspects of online casino, sports betting, live dealers games etc has grown from strength to strength. With the latest technology and software being rolled out, enabling players to use their smartphones, we can only see the industry growing.

Becky Mosley
Editor-in-Chief at Compare Casino Sites

Rebecca (Becky) Mosley has been at the heart of the UK online gambling industry since 2008 — making her one of the most experienced voices in casino comparison. She is editor-in-chief at Compare Casino Sites and personally oversees every casino review published here.

Becky brings a genuine player-first perspective to everything on CCS. Her approach has always been the same: transparency, fair bonus terms, and responsible gambling above all else. She insists on the same standards from every operator listed on the site — if a casino's terms can't stand up to plain-English scrutiny, it doesn't earn a recommendation.

Over 17 years in the industry, Becky has built deep expertise across UK Gambling Commission licensing, slot game mechanics, bonus structures, and the constantly evolving regulatory landscape. She works directly with operators and software providers to keep every listing accurate, and reviews each casino's wagering requirements, withdrawal limits, and customer support before a single rating goes live.

Becky is a Companies House registered director.