Blask: Ethiopia’s iGaming Market Drops by 67%

The analytics platform Blask shared data with the iGN editorial team on the Ethiopian market following the revocation of licenses for all betting operators by the ELS regulator on December 15.

Data from the Blask Analytics Platform

The analysis is based on the CEB and Blask Index metrics. The data reflects changes in Ethiopia’s iGaming market following the regulator’s decision.

Blask Index Performance

According to Blask data, the market index declined by 67%.

The Blask Index fell from 630.3 thousand on December 1 to 207.3 thousand by December 16.

Market Financial Indicators

The total CEB of the Ethiopian market over the past 12 months amounted to $46.5 million.

Market Position in the Blask Ranking

Ethiopia’s market ranks 87th out of 112 among the markets tracked by Blask.

Share of the Largest Operator

The largest operator in the market is Dashbet.

In November, the operator’s BAP exceeded 22%.

The peak BAP value was recorded in July 2025 at 29.9%.

Market Response to Regulatory Actions

According to Blask, the decline in the market index began even before the regulator’s first public actions, which were recorded on December 4.