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Gaming Industry Faces Decline Amid Gambling and Crypto Rise

2/19/2026

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The Epyllion report finds the video game industry loses attention and revenue to gambling, crypto, and other sectors.
Post-pandemic participation in gaming has declined in major markets, including the United States by 2.5–4 percentage points.
A study from Rome's 'Sapienza' University links digital goods spending over 100 euros in six months to increased youth gaming addiction risk.

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Story summary

The Epyllion report finds the video game industry loses attention and revenue to gambling, crypto, and other sectors.
Post-pandemic participation in gaming has declined in major markets, including the United States by 2.5–4 percentage points.
A study from Rome's 'Sapienza' University links digital goods spending over 100 euros in six months to increased youth gaming addiction risk.