Blask: Top 5 iGaming Markets by Growth and Decline (Feb 2–8)

Analytics platform Blask has released its latest weekly report based on the Blask Index, tracking WoW performance across global iGaming markets.

Here are the key movers.

🚀 Fastest Growing Markets

🇹🇿 +18.8% — Tanzania
Growth was driven by the CAF Champions League clash between Simba SC and Petro de Luanda on February 7.

🇦🇹 +15.7% — Austria
The only market showing a clear post-launch boost following the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics on February 6.

🇨🇬 +14.6% — Republic of the Congo
Activity spiked around the CAF Confederation Cup match between Otoho and Stellenbosch on February 8.

🇹🇩 +13.7% — Chad
Decisive group-stage fixtures in CAF competitions fueled betting interest.

🇺🇬 +13.7% — Uganda
Growth linked to national cup matches in the Stanbic Uganda Cup and CAF tournaments on February 6–8.

📉 Biggest Declines

🇹🇷 −31.3% — Turkey
A wave of arrests tied to illegal betting operations hit the market. Authorities reportedly froze crypto assets worth around $1 billion in a high-profile case involving a so-called “betting baron.”

🇲🇲 −30.1% — Myanmar
No clear trigger identified.

🇸🇬 −24.8% — Singapore
No specific driver behind the decline.

🇬🇳 −23.5% — Guinea
Market activity cooled without a confirmed reason.

🇵🇦 −22.1% — Panama
A correction followed the previous week’s spike driven by the monthly national lottery draw.

What’s Next?

According to Blask analysts, Turkey has now appeared in the volatility rankings for the fifth consecutive week.
Austria is expected to maintain elevated interest during the Olympic period.
Turkey, meanwhile, may continue to see sharp swings in activity.
More data-driven shifts are likely in the weeks ahead.