The Philippines, Saudi Arabia, and Greece emerged as the fastest-growing iGaming markets in 2025, according to a global analysis by market intelligence ecosystem Blask. The Blask Index, which tracks real-time player attention and search trends across more than 100 jurisdictions, highlighted these three markets as the biggest climbers.
Saudi Arabia Leads Middle East Surge
Saudi Arabia registered the most significant improvement on the index, jumping nine places to twentieth. The rise reflects growing interest in iGaming across the Middle East, with more players engaging online despite regulatory complexities. Like Saudi Arabia, the Philippines has shown considerable promise in iGaming expansion.
Philippines and Greece See Strong Gains
The Philippines moved up four spots to twelfth after regulator PAGCOR rolled out a new iGaming licensing framework last year. Greece climbed four places to seventeenth, supported by growth from operators including OPAP and increasing player engagement across multiple gaming verticals.
Top Markets Remain Stable
The top five positions remained unchanged from 2024, with the United Kingdom continuing to lead the ranking. The stability at the top contrasts with the dynamic growth observed in emerging jurisdictions like the Philippines, underlining opportunities for operators to target underdeveloped markets.
Data-Driven Insights for Operators
Max Tesla, CEO and co-founder of Blask, commented:
“The global iGaming landscape is evolving faster than ever, with momentum often building in unexpected markets. Operators that track player attention in real-time and understand local market drivers are better positioned to navigate uncertainty and seize growth opportunities as they arise, particularly in regions such as the Philippines.”
The full report, including an overview of iGaming’s top 20 brands for 2025, is available on Blask’s website.
