Blask released its weekly analysis of global iGaming market dynamics for the period of May 11–17, 2026.
The week was primarily driven by the start of the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, alongside a renewed wave of regulatory enforcement activity in Turkey. Several markets also recorded sharp declines due to either event-driven normalization or the absence of major sporting fixtures.
Top Gainers
- Czech Republic: +19.8%
- Turkey: +18.6%
- Slovakia: +16.4%
- Lithuania: +10.7%
- Finland: +8.6%
Top Decliners
- Singapore: −28.5%
- El Salvador: −24.2%
- Ecuador: −21.6%
- South Korea: −20.2%
- Morocco: −19.3%
Blask Commentary
According to Blask analysts, the week was shaped by two dominant forces: the launch of the IIHF World Championship and intensified enforcement actions against illegal gambling in Turkey.
Most declines, particularly in Singapore and South Korea, are attributed to natural post-spike corrections rather than structural market shifts, following unusually strong activity in previous weeks.
