GCI estimates unregulated operators took $409bn in 2026 World Cup bets
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
Gaming Compliance International estimated that unregulated channels accounted for 69% of online stakes during the 2026 World Cup, iGaming Today reported. Its study put total online wagering at $593bn, including $409bn through unregulated channels. GCI said 95% of the illegal streams it measured carried advertisements for unregulated gambling.
Why it matters
GCI’s estimates highlight unregulated channels’ dominance of online World Cup stakes and their advertising presence on illegal streams.