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Middle East & Africa Gaming Review 2025

The Middle East and Africa gaming landscape is poised for rapid expansion, with market value projected to rise from US $7.4 billion in 2024 to over US $19.4 billion by 2033, reflecting an 11% CAGR driven largely by mobile-first adoption and a vibrant startup ecosystem.

• The Middle East and Africa gaming market is projected to grow from $7.4 billion in 2024 to over $19.4 billion by 2033, representing an 11% CAGR driven by mobile-first adoption.
• Investment is highly concentrated, with Israel leading at nearly $1 billion raised across 146 startups, followed by Turkey at $961 million and Nigeria at $371 million.
• Turkey has established itself as a 'unicorn factory' through major deals, including Peak Games’ $1.8 billion acquisition and Dream Games’ $2.6 billion capital raise.