Our Markets

Gambling is one of the world’s oldest pastimes and is popular across the globe. Whilst there are only a limited number of sources that seek to estimate gaming revenues on a global basis, Global Betting and Gaming Consultants (‘GBGC’) puts the global gaming market’s gross gaming yield for 2007 at $335.2 billion, up from $310.8 billion in 2006. Within that total, online gaming, including online lotteries, is estimated to represent just 4.4% of the total, or $14.7 billion, compared with $14.5 billion in 2006 which represented approximately 4.6% of the total.

Online gambling as a % of total gaming revenue

_{Market statistics supplied by Global Betting and Gaming Consultants - May 2008}

In the spotlight

During 2007 PartyGaming has transformed itself into a more broadly-based business, one that is better positioned to take advantage of growth opportunities in a variety of markets. Through our unique platform, adults can enjoy a broad range of games, using multiple-currency options and with tools to ensure they have fun and play within their means.

For a full account of how we achieved this, read our 2007 Annual Report