Gambling has become a major part of modern entertainment, and in many countries it has also grown into a massive industry. While some people enjoy casual betting or the occasional lottery ticket, others spend far more, contributing to billions of dollars in losses each year. In many countries, culture, regulation, economic conditions, and access to gambling all shape spending patterns.
From national lotteries to sports betting and large casino networks, each country has its own reasons for high losses. By exploring these trends, we gain a clearer view of how gambling fits into daily life around the world.
This gallery looks at the ten countries where people lose the most money to gambling, based on recent global estimates. Click to reveal them.
All values in USD.