Greek Gambling Market GGR Rises 6.74% in 2025

Greek Gambling Revenue Sees 6.74% Increase in 2025 – Greece’s regulated gambling market recorded a 6.74% year-on-year increase in Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) in 2025, reaching €3.073 billion, according to the Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP). This growth was significantly influenced by the expanding online gambling sector, which continued to outperform land-based gaming.

What Happened

The Greek regulated gambling market’s Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) achieved €3.073 billion in 2025, marking a 6.74% rise from the previous year, as reported by Naftemporiki.gr based on the annual report of Greece’s Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP). Over half of Greek adults, specifically 54.5%, engaged in at least one form of gambling during 2025, according to the report. The online gambling segment continued its upward trajectory, showing an 11.75% growth, while land-based gaming increased by 3.8% (Naftemporiki.gr).

Remote gambling’s market share expanded to 38.79% of the total GGR, with land-based gambling still accounting for the majority at 61.2% (Naftemporiki.gr). The state’s total revenue generated from gambling in 2025 reached €1.169 billion, an 11.24% increase from 2024 (Naftemporiki.gr). Online betting operators were the primary contributors to state gambling revenue, providing 63.05%, followed by OPAP at 27.95% (Naftemporiki.gr).

Key Details

• Greek GGR in 2025 rose by 6.74% to €3.073 billion (Naftemporiki.gr).
• Online gambling revenue grew 11.75%, while land-based gaming increased by 3.8% (Naftemporiki.gr).
• Remote gambling’s share of total GGR was 38.79%, with land-based comprising 61.2% (Naftemporiki.gr).
• State revenue from gambling in 2025 reached €1.169 billion, an 11.24% increase from 2024 (Naftemporiki.gr).
• Online betting operators contributed 63.05% of state gambling revenue (Naftemporiki.gr).
• 3.25 million euros were collected from installment payments by licensed online gambling operators for operating licenses (Naftemporiki.gr).
• 10.6% of the population participated in unlicensed gambling in 2025, with 70.5% of those engaging via unlicensed online websites (Naftemporiki.gr).
• Players aged 55-64 recorded the highest average expenditure on illegal gambling at €3,076 (Naftemporiki.gr).

Why It Matters

The report highlights a continued shift towards digital channels in the Greek gambling market, as evidenced by the significantly higher growth rate of online gambling compared to its land-based counterpart (Naftemporiki.gr). This trend underscores the increasing importance of online platforms for both industry operators and state revenue generation. The disproportionate share of online gamblers among younger age groups, specifically 25-34 and 45-54, reflects a greater familiarity with digital technology and online platforms, which is shaping the market’s evolution (Naftemporiki.gr).

The substantial state revenue generated from gambling, particularly from online betting operators, indicates the financial significance of the regulated market for the Greek state (Naftemporiki.gr). Furthermore, the reported participation in unlicensed gambling, especially online, points to ongoing challenges in regulation and enforcement, signaling a need for continued focus on combating illegal activities and understanding player motivations, such as attractive odds or less stringent identity verification (Naftemporiki.gr).

What’s Next

The report indicates that the shift toward digital channels is continuing, which may lead to further investment and development in the online gambling sector (Naftemporiki.gr). The observed participation in unlicensed gambling suggests that regulators and operators may need to address factors influencing consumers’ choices, such as offering competitive products and ensuring robust identity verification processes within the legal framework (Naftemporiki.gr).

Originally reported by Naftemporiki.gr·Published 16 Jul 2026, 05:31