Nigerian and Canadian Gambling Industries Compared

Canada's gambling industry generated an estimated C$15.6 billion in revenue during 2025, with around 60% of Canadians spending money on gambling each month. In contrast, Nigeria's market, harder to measure due to unregulated activity, has an estimated gross gaming revenue of approximately US$3.6 billion, with 70% to 75% coming from sports betting. Both countries are experiencing rapid digital growth, but their market and regulatory models differ significantly.