The analytical platform Blask has shared its latest weekly report on the WoW dynamics of iGaming markets based on the Blask Index. Here are the key highlights:
Biggest Growth:
- 134% — Russia: The fourth round of the Russian Premier League (RPL) concluded on August 16, coinciding with the active promotion of the upcoming launch of the national self-exclusion registry on September 1.
- 50.2% — Lithuania: On August 14, the Gambling Supervision Authority published data for H1 2026, reporting a GGR of €153.6 million (16.8% YoY) with an online segment share of 78% of the market.
- 42.7% — Slovakia: The fourth round of the Niké Liga took place on August 15, ahead of the Champions League playoff matches.
- 37.8% — Tajikistan: FC Regar-TadAZ advanced to the group stage of the AFC Challenge League on August 12, with the 14th round of the Premier League held on August 16.
- 35.8% — Belarus: A recovery after a 11.1% drop the previous week, driven by the Premier League rounds on August 15-16.
Biggest Decline:
- 26.7% — Colombia: Authorities declared a national disaster following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake on August 10 in the west of the country.
- 15.8% — Ukraine: No identified reason for the decline.
- 13.2% — Vietnam: The national team defeated Malaysia in the first match of the ASEAN Hyundai Cup semifinals on August 16, with the away nature of the match possibly limiting pre-match domestic activity.
- 12.9% — United Kingdom: A calendar gap before the start of the Premier League season on August 21, which was postponed by a week to allow players to recover after the World Cup.
- 11.7% — El Salvador: A correction following a 13.5% drop the previous week, with no identified reason.
According to Blask analysts, heightened attention to the Russian market will persist if the fifth round of the RPL on August 22-23, featuring a match between FC Spartak and FC Zenit, matches the density of the fourth round, or if the index adjusts to average as regulatory news fades. In Colombia, the regulator Coljuegos is considering a temporary delay in reporting requirements for operators in the earthquake-affected southwestern regions. In the UK, the first round of the Premier League on August 21 will conclude the calendar gap within the 380 scheduled matches for the season.