Crypto-gaming Market: 2026-2035

Juniper Research forecasts that total user wagers across crypto-gaming venues and prediction markets will grow from $XXX billion in XXXX to $X.X trillion in XXXX; a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of X.X%. Conversely, gross gaming revenue (GGR) over the same period rises more slowly, from $XX.XX billion to $XX.XX billion; a CAGR of X.X%. The gap reflects a structural shift in how the market generates revenue; stemming specifically from the growth of prediction markets. Event contracts monetise through a fee-per-contract dynamic, rather than a house edge. The implication is that a dollar traded on platforms such as Polymarket or Kalshi contributes disproportionately less to revenue than a dollar wagered on a crypto-gaming venue. As prediction markets continue to grow and take up a larger share of overall activity, Juniper Research expects headline volume figures will keep outpacing the revenue the industry captures.