In 2022, the contribution to society from all European Lotteries (EL) members was just over €22 billion, with annual growth of just over 11%.
This is the most important finding of EL's 17th consecutive report on the lottery sector in Europe, compiled with data collected by 68 EL members in 2022. Of the total €22 billion, 73% was allocated to state budgets, 12% went to support social and other purposes, almost 9% to support sport, 4% to culture and heritage, almost 2% to support health and only 0,4% to education .
The 2022 report also shows that the total GGR (Gross Gaming Revenue) across all gaming categories amounts to just over €38 billion, an increase of around 6% compared to 2021. More than half of this GGR ( 53%) is represented by the results of the draw games (DBG) organized by EL Members in their home markets. DBGs grew approximately 3% compared to 2021. Instant games recorded growth of 2% compared to the previous year, making it the slowest growing category in 2022. Sports betting recorded growth of more than up 2022% from the previous year, making it the second fastest growing gaming category within the EL Member base. Online operations grew further, with a growth rate of just over 7%.
The European Lotteries Association (EL) is the European organization that brings together entities that manage national lotteries and other games of chance, including sports betting. EL members operate their services for the benefit of the public. EL is the largest and most representative organization of the lottery and gambling sector in Europe, present in 39 European countries with a total of 70 members, including all EU member states (50 members are in the EU and 20 non-EU member states). EL stands for a solid and sustainable business model for the benefit of society, based on the values of foresight, responsibility and integrity. EL members only operate in jurisdictions where they are licensed by the state and where they comply with legal requirements (e.g. anti-money laundering, responsible gaming policies, etc. In 2022, EL members insured more than 22 billion euros for society and have directly supported valuable projects related to sport, cultural heritage, art, healthcare, disabled/disadvantaged people, education, science and many other sectors. It is estimated that approximately half of the European adult population participates every year in the games offered by EL members.
