{"id":19136,"date":"2026-05-22T11:11:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T10:11:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/go4mobility.com\/?p=19136"},"modified":"2026-05-22T11:21:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T10:21:05","slug":"https-go4mobility-com-en-blog-en-growth-regulated-igaming-markets-wholesale-messaging-routes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/go4mobility.com\/en\/https-go4mobility-com-en-blog-en-growth-regulated-igaming-markets-wholesale-messaging-routes\/","title":{"rendered":"How the growth of regulated iGaming markets is reshaping wholesale messaging routes"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The global iGaming market continues to expand at a remarkable pace. Yet for companies operating in telecom, CPaaS and wholesale messaging, the most important question is not simply how big the market is becoming, but where that growth is happening and under what conditions.<\/p>

In recent years, we have seen a clear shift. The markets that matter most for wholesale messaging are not just the largest ones, they are the ones growing under regulated frameworks, where operators, payments, identity verification and communications are increasingly standardized.<\/p>

This evolution has a direct impact on how casino traffic moves across telecom networks. As online gaming ecosystems mature, operators depend more than ever on reliable, compliant and transparent messaging infrastructure to support onboarding, authentication, payments and customer engagement. For wholesale buyers, aggregators and telecom operators, this shift is changing what \u201cquality routes\u201d look like.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Where casino traffic is growing<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The most interesting markets for wholesale messaging share a common characteristic: they combine growth with regulatory maturity. Below we highlight some of them.<\/p>

Europe: scale, maturity and mobile growth<\/strong><\/h6>

Europe remains one of the largest and most mature markets in the world. According to the latest EGBA\/H2 Gambling Capital\u2019s report<\/a>, online gambling revenue in Europe surpassed \u20ac51 billion in 2025, and projections suggest it could reach nearly \u20ac67 billion by 2029.<\/p>

Within this ecosystem, online casino is the largest segment, representing a significant share of total digital gambling revenue (\u20ac23,2 billion in 2025 and estimated \u20ac30,8 billion by 2029).<\/p>

Another important factor is the continued growth of mobile usage, which is expected to represent roughly two-thirds of online gambling activity in the coming years. As mobile becomes the dominant channel, messaging (particularly SMS-based authentication, notifications and alerts), plays a central role in the user journey.<\/p>

Europe\u2019s combination of scale, digital maturity and sustained growth ensures that it will continue to be a critical region for wholesale messaging infrastructure.<\/p>

North America: regulated expansion across jurisdictions<\/strong><\/h6>

North America offers a strong example of how regulated markets can expand while maintaining strict oversight and operational transparency.<\/p>

In Canada, the province of Ontario has emerged as one of the most dynamic regulated iGaming environments. In the 2024\u20132025 fiscal year, iGaming Ontario reported<\/a> approximately $82.7 billion in wagers and $3.2 billion in gaming revenue, with the casino segment accounting for roughly $2.4 billion.<\/p>

The US presents a different structure, as online gaming regulation occurs at the state level rather than through a single national framework. Nevertheless, regulated jurisdictions continue to grow rapidly. According to the American Gaming Association<\/a>, iGaming revenue reached approximately $10.7 billion in 2025, representing a 27.6% year-on-year increase.<\/p>

South America: fast-moving regulatory standardization<\/strong><\/h6>

South America is quickly becoming one of the most dynamic regions for iGaming growth, driven by new regulatory frameworks and the integration of previously fragmented markets.<\/p>

Brazil has positioned itself as a key market following the introduction of its national regulatory framework in 2025. Only operators authorized by the Brazilian Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA)<\/a> are allowed to operate nationally, and licensed platforms must use the \u201c.bet.br\u201d domain. The scale of the market is significant. By early 2026, regulators reported<\/a> more than 25 million active users across 79 authorized platforms.<\/p>

Peru represents another example of regulatory evolution in the region. Under the supervision of MINCETUR<\/a>, the country has established a structured ecosystem including 54 licensed platforms, alongside strengthened anti-money laundering requirements. The total volume of the sports betting and casino market in Peru<\/a> was estimated at around US$2.5 billion in 2025. Formalization has been attracting international operators, and projects growth of close to 20% by 2026.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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As iGaming markets mature, communication becomes more central to the operational model of online operators. Casino platforms depend on messaging for a wide range of critical interactions, including:<\/p>