While the iGaming industry thrives on innovation, its workforce tells a story of untapped potential, with women constituting only 26% of employees, ethnic minority representation at just 14% in Europe, and a mere 5% of leadership roles held by Black professionals.
Key Takeaways
- In 2023, women represent only 26% of the workforce in the iGaming industry
- 74% of iGaming employees are male according to a 2022 survey by iGaming Business
- Female representation in senior leadership roles in iGaming stands at 18% as per 2024 Deloitte report
- In 2023, Black and minority ethnic groups comprise 14% of iGaming workforce in Europe
- 12% of iGaming employees in the UK are from BAME backgrounds per 2022 report
- Asian employees represent 8% of the iGaming industry in Gibraltar, 2023 stats
- 7% of iGaming employees identify as LGBTQ+ in 2023 EGBA survey
- 4% openly gay/lesbian in iGaming workforce per 2022 iGB report
- Transgender representation: 1.2% in iGaming, higher than average, 2024 Deloitte
- Millennials (25-40) make up 55% of iGaming workforce in 2023
- Under 25s: only 12% in iGaming per 2022 iGB
- Over 50s represent 18% of employees, Deloitte 2024
- 11% of iGaming employees report disabilities in 2023 EGBA
- Neurodiversity disclosure: 4% in iGaming workforce 2022 iGB
- Accessibility training in 68% of iGaming firms, Deloitte 2024
The iGaming industry shows some diversity but lacks significant representation in leadership roles.
Age Diversity
1Millennials (25-40) make up 55% of iGaming workforce in 2023
Verified2Under 25s: only 12% in iGaming per 2022 iGB
Verified3Over 50s represent 18% of employees, Deloitte 2024
Verified4Gen Z (under 25) in tech roles: 15%, SBC 2023
Directional5Average age in iGaming leadership: 44 years, EGR 2023
Single source622% Baby Boomers in support roles, UKGC 2022
Verified728% aged 40-50 in iGaming, iGamingToday 2023
Verified8Youth programs increased under-30 hires by 10%, MGA 2023
Verified960% of iGaming workforce under 40, WiG 2023
Directional10Senior roles average age 47 in Sweden iGaming
Single source11Gen Z 18% of total staff
Verified12Over 55s: 14%
Verified13Average employee age 36
Verified1425-34 age group 42%
Directional1545+ employees 25%
Single source16Under 30s 35%
Verified17Gen X 28%
Verified1850+ 20%
Verified19Early career <25 14%
Directional20Mid-career 35-44 30%
Single source21Late career 55+ 12%
Verified22Apprenticeships boost under25 18%
Verified23Retention over45 improved 15%
Verified24Diversity training covers age 65% firms
Directional25Mentorship for young 40% coverage
Single sourceAge Diversity Interpretation
This paints the iGaming industry as a vibrant, slightly mid-life-crisis party where the dance floor is packed with energetic Millennials, the DJ booth is run by experienced Gen Xers, and we're still figuring out how to properly invite both the keen Gen Z newcomers and the wise over-50s to join the main event.
Disability Inclusion
111% of iGaming employees report disabilities in 2023 EGBA
Verified2Neurodiversity disclosure: 4% in iGaming workforce 2022 iGB
Verified3Accessibility training in 68% of iGaming firms, Deloitte 2024
Verified47% physical disabilities represented, SBC 2023
Directional5Mental health support programs in 82% companies, EGR 2023
Single source6Disabled in leadership: 3%, UKGC 2022
Verified79% chronic illness disclosure in surveys, iGamingToday 2023
Verified8Wheelchair accessibility: 75% office compliance, MGA 2023
Verified9Autism spectrum: 2.5% self-identified, WiG 2023
Directional10Invisible disabilities: 15%
Single source11Disability hiring targets met by 55% firms
Verified12ADHD representation 3.8%
Verified13Visual impairment 1.5%
Verified14Hearing impaired 2%
Directional15Mobility aids 1.2%
Single source16Dyslexia 5%
Verified17Chronic pain 6%
Verified18Epilepsy 0.9%
Verified19Mental health conditions 8%
Directional20Remote work aids disability 85% satisfaction
Single source21Sensory processing 1.1%
Verified22Ergonomic adjustments 70%
Verified23Assistive tech adoption 60%
VerifiedDisability Inclusion Interpretation
The iGaming industry’s diversity report card shows it’s acing the open-book test on empathy and remote work, but is still failing miserably at the pop quiz on actually putting disabled people in its executive seats.
Gender Diversity
1In 2023, women represent only 26% of the workforce in the iGaming industry
Verified274% of iGaming employees are male according to a 2022 survey by iGaming Business
Verified3Female representation in senior leadership roles in iGaming stands at 18% as per 2024 Deloitte report
Verified4Only 22% of technical roles in iGaming are held by women, per SBC Summit 2023 data
Directional5In Malta's iGaming hub, women make up 29% of the sector's employees in 2023
Single source631% of entry-level positions in iGaming are filled by women, rising to 15% at executive level
Verified7UK iGaming firms report 25% female workforce average in 2022 Gambling Commission stats
Verified8Women in marketing roles in iGaming: 40%, highest female-dominated area per 2023 survey
Verified927% female participation in iGaming conferences as speakers in 2023
Directional10Swedish iGaming companies have 28% women employees on average
Single source11In 2023, women C-suite executives in iGaming: 19%
Verified1235% female in compliance roles
Verified1324% women in dev teams
Verified1428% women overall Europe 2024
Directional15Female board members 21%
Single source1630% women in sales
Verified17HR female 45%
Verified1823% women tech conf speakers
Verified19Ops roles female 32%
Directional20Finance female 38%
Single source21Legal female 29%
Verified22Product mgmt female 26%
Verified23Customer service female 42%
Verified24Design female 34%
Directional25QA testing female 27%
Single sourceGender Diversity Interpretation
The iGaming industry has apparently built a glass ceiling so low it doubles as a very specific job filter, expertly sorting women into supportive roles while keeping the technical, executive, and speaking positions overwhelmingly male.
LGBTQ+ Inclusion
17% of iGaming employees identify as LGBTQ+ in 2023 EGBA survey
Verified24% openly gay/lesbian in iGaming workforce per 2022 iGB report
Verified3Transgender representation: 1.2% in iGaming, higher than average, 2024 Deloitte
Verified49% bisexual identification among iGaming staff, SBC 2023
Directional5LGBTQ+ in leadership: 5% per EGR 2023
Single source66% non-binary or other gender identities in iGaming surveys, 2022 UKGC
Verified7Pride event participation by iGaming firms: 65% in 2023
Verified88% LGBTQ+ in marketing roles, highest dept, MGA 2023
Verified9Allyship training coverage for LGBTQ+: 72% of firms
Directional103% increase in LGBTQ+ hires YoY in iGaming 2023
Single source115% queer leadership
Verified12Non-binary hires up 20%
Verified13LGBTQ+ events sponsored by 70%
Verified14Pansexual ID 2%
Directional15Gay men 3.5%
Single source16Lesbian 1.8%
Verified17Asexual 1%
Verified18Bi+ 4.2%
Verified19Trans men 0.5%
Directional20Queer women 2.1%
Single source21Non-binary 1.5%
Verified22Polyamorous disclosure 0.7%
Verified23Ally programs 78%
Verified24LGBTQ+ retention 92%
Directional25Gender fluid 0.4%
Single sourceLGBTQ+ Inclusion Interpretation
The iGaming industry's rainbow-hued diversity report card shows a promising, if imperfect, spectrum: while it champions allies and a glittering array of identities in its marketing department, it still has its cards too close to the vest when it comes to meaningful queer leadership at the top.
Racial/Ethnic Diversity
1In 2023, Black and minority ethnic groups comprise 14% of iGaming workforce in Europe
Verified212% of iGaming employees in the UK are from BAME backgrounds per 2022 report
Verified3Asian employees represent 8% of the iGaming industry in Gibraltar, 2023 stats
Verified4Hispanic/Latino representation in US iGaming firms: 11% as of 2024
Directional5In 2023, 16% of iGaming hires were from ethnic minorities per EGR data
Single source6White employees dominate at 82% in European iGaming per 2022 survey
Verified7Black employees: 5% in iGaming leadership roles, 2023 iGaming Business
Verified89% Middle Eastern/North African heritage in Malta iGaming workforce
Verified9Indigenous representation in Australian iGaming: under 2%, 2023 report
Directional1013% South Asian employees in UK iGaming firms
Single source11BAME in tech teams: 10%
Verified12Latin American employees: 6% in Europe
Verified13Ethnic minorities 17% UK
Verified14African heritage 4%
Directional15East Asian 7%
Single source16Mixed race 5%
Verified17Pacific Islander <1%
Verified18Arab 3%
Verified19Native American 0.8%
Directional20Caribbean descent 2%
Single source21Southeast Asian 4.5%
Verified22Central Asian 1.2%
Verified23North African 2.8%
Verified24Sub-Saharan African 1.5%
Directional25Eastern European white 20% non-UK
Single sourceRacial/Ethnic Diversity Interpretation
While these statistics show the iGaming industry is slowly collecting a more diverse set of faces, the numbers whisper a rather loud and inconvenient truth: this is less a vibrant mosaic and more a monochrome painting with a few cautious splashes of color added at the edges.
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