Greece gambling revenue rises 6.7% in 2025
Land-based gambling accounted for 61.2% of total GGR, generating €1.88 billion during the year. Remote gambling increased its share of the regulated market to 38.79%, reflecting the continued growth of digital gaming in Greece.
The regulator’s annual report highlights continued growth in online gambling alongside higher tax contributions to the Greek state.
The gambling sector generated €1.169 billion in revenue for the Greek state in 2025, representing an 11.24% year-on-year increase. Online gambling operators accounted for €736.94 million of that total, while OPAP contributed €326.66 million, casino operators generated €61.76 million, and other state lottery activities added €42.6 million.
The report also noted that licensed online gambling operators paid an additional €3.25 million through instalment payments related to operating licence fees.
Beyond financial performance, the regulator examined player participation across the market. More than 54.5% of Greek adults engaged in at least one form of gambling during 2025. People aged 25-34 and 45-54 accounted for a disproportionately high share of online gambling activity compared with their representation in the general population, a trend the regulator associated with greater familiarity with digital technologies and online platforms.
The report also addressed the illegal gambling market. According to the regulator, 10.6% of the population participated in unlicensed gambling at least once during 2025. Among those who used illegal gambling services, 70.5% reported gambling through unlicensed websites, while 56.4% used unlicensed land-based venues.
Private gambling clubs were identified as the most common illegal land-based venues, accounting for 63% of participation, followed by temporary gambling events held in locations such as bars or clubs at 57%. Internet cafés represented 31% of illegal land-based gambling activity. The regulator also found that the most common reasons for using unlicensed online platforms were more attractive odds or bonuses (38.7%) and less stringent identity verification requirements (27.6%).
Players aged 55-64 recorded the highest average spending on illegal gambling, averaging €3,076, while those aged 18-34 spent an average of €1,223, according to the report.
