{"id":12805,"date":"2026-04-24T08:32:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T07:32:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sbceurasia.com\/en\/?p=12805"},"modified":"2026-04-24T08:32:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T07:32:34","slug":"h2gc-study-illegal-online-gambling-in-latvia-remains-strong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sbceurasia.com\/en\/2026\/04\/24\/h2gc-study-illegal-online-gambling-in-latvia-remains-strong\/","title":{"rendered":"H2GC Study: Illegal Online Gambling in Latvia Remains Strong"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A new study by <strong>H2 Gambling Capital<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/llab.lv\/jaunumi\/del-enu-ekonomikas-azartspelu-nozare-lidz-2030-gadam-valsts-budzeta-nenonaks-90-miljoni-eiro\/\">reveals<\/a> that <strong>Latvia\u2019s<\/strong> online gambling shadow economy continues to pose a significant fiscal threat, with an estimated \u20ac90 million in lost state revenue by 2030. Despite tighter regulations, the illegal segment remains deeply entrenched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The report projects that gross gambling revenue from unlicensed operators will reach \u20ac62 million in 2025 \u2013 nearly double earlier forecasts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the share of illegal operators has declined from 39% in 2019 to 27% in 2025, this reduction falls short of previous expectations, highlighting slower-than-anticipated progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts point to high taxes, product restrictions, and limited legal offerings as key drivers sustaining demand for unlicensed platforms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The market remains highly fragmented, with over 1,000 accessible gambling sites, many operating through mirror domains that complicate enforcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking ahead, H2GC does not expect a sharp decline in the illegal sector, forecasting it will still account for 22% of the market by 2030.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Growth in cryptocurrency casinos and \u201cskin betting\u201d platforms \u2013 responsible for nearly a quarter of unlicensed web traffic \u2013 continues to fuel the shadow economy both in Latvia and globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to subscribe to our <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/sbceurasia\">Telegram channel!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new study by H2 Gambling Capital reveals that Latvia\u2019s online gambling shadow economy continues to pose a significant fiscal threat, with an estimated \u20ac90 million in lost state revenue by 2030. 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