The casino management system is software used to manage and perform various activities in a casino. These technologies assist in keeping track of client and personnel activities across the gaming club floor and maintain a database for future use. The main types of components in casino management systems are hardware and software. The software involves CRM software, casino player tracking software, PMS, and inventory management systems that are being used in casino games. The different applications include security and surveillance, analytics, accounting, and cash management, player tracking, property management, marketing and promotions, and others, and are implemented in small and medium casinos and large casinos. The casino management systems market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides casino management systems market statistics, including casino management systems industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a casino management systems market share, detailed casino management systems market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the casino management systems industry. This casino management systems market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry. The global casino management systems market size grew from $6.79 billion in 2022 to $8.02 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.0%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The casino management systems market size is expected to grow to $14.02 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 15.0%. Increasing legalization and a rising number of gaming establishments are expected to propel the growth of the casino management systems market. A gaming establishment refers to any gaming property such as a casino, hotel, or resort that includes various games or betting that require a legal license. For instance, in July 2021, in Germany, a new interstate Treaty on Gambling ("ISTG 2021") has come into action, which includes new licensing possibilities for sports betting, virtual slot machines, and online poker for private operators. In 2022, the Government signed legislation for legalizing online gaming and sports wagering in Connecticut, a US state. Therefore, the increasing legalization and rising number of gaming establishments are driving the growth of the casino management systems market. Product innovations are shaping the casino management systems market. Major companies operating in the casino management systems sector are focused on new product innovations to meet consumer demand and strengthen their position. For instance, in January 2021, Cher-Ae Heights Casino, a US-based gaming company, and Konami Gaming Inc., a US-based manufacturer of casino management systems launched SYNKROS Casino Management System in Trinidad, California. Konami’s Synkros is best known for its reliability, marketing tools, analytics tools, and robust data. It captures and compiles the data through all connected areas of the casino property and generates a 360-degree patron view. The SYNKROS Casino management system provides a unique mix of marketing solutions to Cher-Ae Heights Casino's customers, including floor-wide bonusing activities, random drawings, personalized incentives, offers, and more. In August 2021, Grover Gaming, Inc., a US-based developer of software and gaming systems acquired Digital Dynamics Software, Inc., for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Grover Gaming will be able to enhance its gaming performance by integrating SAS-based digital gaming equipment and casino communications into its software. Digital Dynamics Software is a US-based developer of SAS Gateway, GAP gaming protocol, SAS Engine, and casino management system software. Major players in the casino management systems market are Advansys Limited, Agilysys Inc., Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Ltd., Avigilon, Bally Technologies Inc., Casinfo LLC, Cyrun, Dallmeier, Honeywell International Inc., International Game Technology PLC, Konami Gaming Inc., Scientific Games Corporation, Next Level Security Systems Inc., Novomatic, NtechLab, Amatic Industries GmbH, Playtech, CasinoFlex Systems, RNGplay, Delta Casino Systems, Ensico, TableTrac Inc., and Winsystems. North America was the largest region in the casino management systems market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the casino management systems market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the casino management systems market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA. The casino management systems market includes revenues earned by entities by providing systems that are used to assist in the ongoing management, monitoring, and operations of casino or gaming organizations. Casino management systems provide various club operations such as management systems, accounting and analytics tools, and security and surveillance systems. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global casino management systems market is segmented - 1) By Component: Hardware, Software 2) By Application: Security And Surveillance, Analytics, Accounting And Cash Management, Player Tracking, Property Management, Marketing And Promotions, Other Applications 3) By End User: Small And Medium Casinos, Large Casinos

Gambling is the act of wagering money or something of value on an event with an uncertain outcome that is not under the gambler's control, with the intent of winning something else of value, often money. Gambling can teach a valuable lesson about the relationship between risk and reward. The main types of gambling are casino lotteries, sports betting, and other gambling. A lottery is a type of gambling in which numbers are drawn at random for a prize. The various channels include offline, online, and virtual reality (VR) and are used by several end users such as gambling enthusiasts, social exuberant, and others. The gambling market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides gambling market statistics, including the gambling industry's global market size, regional shares, competitors with a gambling market share, detailed gambling market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the gambling industry. This gambling market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry. The global gambling market grew from $449.04 billion in 2022 to $702.45 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 56.4%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The gambling market is expected to grow to $765.89 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 2.2%. Changing Consumer Gambling Habits: The demand for gambling is expected to be driven by the changing gambling habits of consumers. The increasing popularity of gambling apps and social gambling will propel the growth of the market going forward. The global social casino market reached $4.64 billion in 2020, growing at a CAGR of 5%. The increasing adoption of mobile devices and increasing internet penetration will drive the demand for online gambling, driving market growth. COVID-19 Pandemic: The outbreak of COVID-19 disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the gambling market in 2020 as governments globally imposed lockdowns and restricted domestic and international travel limiting the need for services offered by these establishments. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People's Republic of China, and spread globally including Western Europe, North America, and Asia. Steps by national governments to contain the transmission have resulted in the closure of recreational facilities such as casinos with countries entering a state of 'lock down' and the outbreak had a negative impact on businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the gambling market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. Branded slots are increasingly becoming popular in the gambling industry. Branded slots are licensed online casino games built around universally popular subjects such as movies, TV shows, music, or books. Brand loyalty draws customers towards trying slot games revolving around their favorite characters. Branded online slot games attract casual bettors, even the ones with little experience and interest in slot machines, as they create a connection with the players due to their familiarity with characters on the slots, increasing the traffic on the slot machines. Branded slots based on Game of Thrones, Westworld, Batman, and Jurassic Park are some of the most popular branded slot games. Major companies in the gambling market include China Sports Lottery, China Welfare Lottery, Sociedad Estatal Loterías y Apuestas del Estado S.A., Flutter Entertainment plc, Maruhan, The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Tabcorp Holdings Ltd., Penn National Gaming, Inc., Caesars Entertainment Corporation and LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the gambling market in 2022. Eastern Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the gambling market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the gambling market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, and Vietnam. The gambling market includes revenues earned by entities by operating facilities such as casinos, bingo halls, video gaming terminals, lotteries, on-track horse race betting, and off-track sports betting. Bingo parlors, coin-operated gambling device concession operators, bookmakers, lottery ticket sales agents, and card rooms are also included in this market. The gambling market also includes sales of gambling services and related goods by entities that operate casino hotels. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global gambling market is segmented - 1) By Type: Casino, Lotteries, Sports Betting, Other Gambling 2) By Channel Type: Offline, Online, Virtual Reality(VR) 3) By End-User: Gambling Enthusiasts, Social Exuberant, Other End-Users

Online Gambling is the use of the internet for the act of wagering money or something of value on an event with an uncertain outcome that is not under the gambler's control, with the intent of winning something else of value, often money. The main game types of online gambling are betting, casinos, lottery, poker, online bingo, and others. A lottery is a type of gambling in which numbers are drawn at random for a prize. The games are played on various devices such as desktops, mobiles, and others. The different components include software and services. The online gambling market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides online gambling market statistics, including the online gambling industry's global market size, regional shares, competitors with an online gambling market share, detailed online gambling market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the online gambling industry. This online gambling market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry. The global online gambling market size will grow from $81.08 billion in 2022 to $88.65 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The global online gambling market size is expected to grow to $125.6 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 9.1%. The increasing adoption of smartphones with the improved internet accessibility is driving the online gambling market. Globally, the average use of mobile devices compared to desktop computers or laptops is significantly greater. In most countries, mobile users account for about 80% of all users in the online gambling industry. According to a study published by the Gambling Commission, in 2020, the most common method of accessing online gambling remained mobile phones, particularly among younger people. Similarly, according to the European Online Gambling Edition by EGBA, in 2021, online gambling revenue is expected to reach €36.4 billion (41.7% of total gambling) gross gaming revenue in Europe, an increase of 19% compared to 2020. According to Cisco company annual report, globally, the total number of Internet users is projected to grow to 5.3 billion by 2023 at a CAGR of 6 percent, and smartphones will grow at a 7% CAGR. This, in turn, is expected to drive the online gambling market. Online gambling laws vary wildly from one region to other. Most countries have local laws that deal with relevant legal and regulatory issues. Countries such as the USA, have much more complex gambling regulatory processes. Moreover, in countries like India, gambling is under strict control. With each country enacting different gambling laws, it's tough to be familiar with them all. Nevertheless, all gambling sites should be compliant with any laws that they are subject to, to ensure gambling sites are operated lawfully, ethically, and are safe. The established and reputable licensing authorities impose a strict code of conduct on the licensees, who have to adhere to the necessary regulations if they are to maintain their licenses. The strict and varying laws across the countries are likely to challenge the market growth. Technologies such as Blockchain, IoT, and VR are changing everything in every field including online gambling. Virtual Reality and VR Headsets have gained a lot of popularity in recent years and are a revolutionary addition to the world of online gambling. With VR, one can enter a virtual casino and play all the games without having to travel. However, fraud and cheating were majorly concerning the users of online gambling. A lot of online casinos and online gambling sites have been accused of not being transparent and hiding their internal workings and the methods for their dealings. These concerns can be addressed using blockchain technology. With blockchain technology, everyone will be able to see exactly what is going on behind the scenes. Games such as SlotsMillion, Casino VR Poker, and The Gear that are played through VR are engaging customers and shaping the online gambling industry. In May 2022, MGM Resorts International acquired gaming and online sports betting company, LeoVegas for $604 million. Following the acquisition of LeoVegas, MGM Resorts International would create a scaled global online gaming business. MGM Resorts International is a Sweden-based online gambling company offering video poker, table games, progressive jackpots, video slots, and live betting services through its online casinos and sportsbooks. Major players in the online gambling market are 888 Holdings PLC, Bet365 Group Ltd., Betsson AB, William Hill PLC, VGC Holdings PLC, Kindred Group PLC, Sky Betting & Gaming, Stars Group Inc., Ladbrokes Coral Group PLC, and Paddy Power Betfair PLC. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the online gambling market in 2022. Eastern Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global online gambling market forecast period. The regions covered in the global online gambling market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the online gambling market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The online gambling betting market includes revenues earned by entities operating facilities that provide services such as online betting (digital table games and sports bets). The online gambling market comprises revenue generated by remote gaming activities using the internet and desktop and mobile devices. The market includes gambling establishments developing online sports betting, casino, bingo, lotteries, and poker games, among others. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global online gambling market is segmented - 1) By Game Type: Betting, Casino, Lottery, Poker, Online Bingo, Others 2) By Device: Desktop, Mobile, Other Devices 3) By Component: Software, Services

Sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, and book stores are stores that are engaged in retailing new toys, games, crafts, pottery items, different books, bicycles and bicycle parts, camping equipment, exercise and fitness equipment, athletic uniforms, specialty sports footwear, and other sporting goods, equipment, and accessories. The major types of sporting goods, hobbies, musical instruments, and book stores are sporting goods stores, hobby, toy, and game stores, music instrument and supply stores, and other stores. Stores that sell mostly sporting goods, athletic clothes, equipment, and other things with a sports theme are known as sporting goods stores. The forms of ownership are the retail chain and the independent retailer. The sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, and book store market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, and book store market statistics, including sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, and book store industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, and book store market share, detailed sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, and book store market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, and book store industry. This sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, and book store market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, and book stores market grew from $468.13 billion in 2022 to $500.41 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, and book stores market is expected to grow to $628.41 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.9%. The sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, and book stores market is expected to benefit from steady economic growth forecasted for many developed and developing countries. According to International Monetary Fund, the global GDP growth was 3.3% in 2020 and 3.4% in 2021. Recovering commodity prices, after a decline in the historic period is further expected to be a significant factor driving economic growth. The US economy is expected to register stable growth during the forecast period. Additionally, emerging markets are expected to continue to grow slightly faster than the developed markets in the forecast period. Greater economic growth is likely to drive public and private investments, joint ventures, foreign direct investments in the end-user markets, thereby driving the market during the forecast period. The outbreak of COVID-19 disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument market in 2020 as supply chains were disrupted due to trade restrictions and consumption declined due to lockdowns imposed by governments globally. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China, and spread globally including Western Europe, North America, and Asia. Steps by national governments to contain the transmission have resulted in a decline in manufacture and trade of non-essential goods and an overall decline in economic activity with countries entering a state of 'lock down' and the outbreak had a negative impact on businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan' event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy Many sporting goods manufacturers are investing in achieving customization and personalization. With an increasing number of online users, changing demographics, and increased per-capita income, demand for unique and custom-made products have gained demand. Global sporting goods manufacturers such as Nike, Adidas, Puma, ASICS, Sketchers, Fila, etc., are investing more into this. Race Sporting Goods has launched customized sporting clothes to cater to the demands of customers. Major companies in the sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, and book stores market include Decathlon S.A, Dick's Sporting Goods Inc., Frasers Group Plc, BPS Direct L.L.C. (Bass Pro Shops), Guitar Center Inc., Canadian Tire Corporation Limited, Recreational Equipment Inc., Sportsman's Warehouse, Hibbett Sports Inc., and Thomann GmbH. Western Europe was the largest region in the sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, and book stores market in 2022. Asia-Pacific was the second-largest region in the sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, and book stores market. The regions covered in the sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, and book stores market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, and book stores market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, and Vietnam. The sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, and book stores market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services through specialty stores, supermarkets, and hypermarkets. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, and book stores market is segmented - 1) By Type: Sporting Goods Stores, Hobby, Toy, Game Stores, Musical Instrument And Supplies Stores, Other Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book Stores 2) By Ownership: Retail Chain, Independent Retailer 3) By Type of Store: Exclusive Retailers/Showroom, Inclusive Retailers/Dealer Store

Sporting and athletic goods refer to technical fabrics that keep the wearer at ease while exercising. The level of activity and exercise will determine the sort of clothing needed, including ball gloves and helmets. They are used to produce sporting and athletic goods, except clothing and footwear. The main types of sporting and athletic goods are fishing equipment, skating and skiing equipment, golf equipment and other sporting equipment. Fishing equipment refers to any dredge, tool, net, line, instrument, device, gear, harpoon, spear, hook, or hook and line used in the catching of fish for sport and recreation activities. The various materials include plastics, wood, metal, others and is distributed through online stores, speciality stores, convenience/departmental store and others. The sporting and athletic goods market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides sporting and athletic goods market statistics, including sporting and athletic goods industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a sporting and athletic goods market share, detailed sporting and athletic goods market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the sporting and athletic goods industry. This sporting and athletic goods market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global sporting and athletic goods market grew from $165.28 billion in 2022 to $179.1 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The sporting and athletic goods market is expected to grow to $238.89 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.5%. The sporting and athletic goods manufacturing market is expected to benefit from steady economic growth forecasted for many developed and developing countries. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stated that the global GDP growth was 3.3% in 2020 and 3.4% in 2021. Recovering commodity prices, after a decline in the historic period is further expected to be a significant factor driving economic growth. The US economy is expected to register stable growth during the forecast period. Additionally, emerging markets are expected to continue to grow slightly faster than the developed markets in the forecast period. Greater economic growth is likely to drive public and private investments, joint ventures, foreign direct investments in the end-user markets, thereby driving the market during forecast period. The outbreak of Corona virus disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the sporting and athletic goods manufacturing market in 2022 as supply chains were disrupted due to trade restrictions and consumption declined due to lockdowns imposed by governments globally. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China and spread globally including Western Europe, North America and Asia. Steps by national governments to contain the transmission have resulted in halting of manufacturing activities and a decline in economic activity with countries entering a state of 'lock down' and the outbreak had a negative impact on businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the sporting and athletic goods manufacturing market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan' event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. Additive manufacturing is growing as an important trend as the sports goods industry has become competitive. Additive manufacturing involves building three-dimensional objects using digital models and successively adding multiple layers of material. The sports goods industry has fast-changing customer demands and requirements for product performance. Additive manufacturing enables the manufacturer to fulfill those demands by providing an efficient approach to rapid prototyping. Therefore, a manufacturer can produce a specific design depending on the individual’s prototype. For example, Asics Corporation, a Japanese company specializing in the production of sportswear and athletic equipment, will launch ACTIBREEZE in July 2022. ACTIBREEZE is a ground-breaking geometric structure, made possible by a parametric design method and cutting-edge 3D printing technology, featured in an inventive 3D printed sandal that is specifically made to support the body and mind of a recovering athlete. This structure provides the wearer with outstanding comfort and protection. Major companies in the sporting and athletic goods market include Decathlon S.A, Amer Sports Corporation, Callaway Golf Company, Nike, Inc., Adidas AG, Puma SE, Globeride, Inc., Newell Brands Inc., YONEX Co., Ltd., and Mizuno Corporation. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the sporting and athletic goods market in 2022. Western Europe was the second largest region in the sporting and athletic goods market. The regions covered in the sporting and athletic goods market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the sporting and athletic goods market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela and Vietnam. The sporting and athletic goods market consists of sales of ropes and cords, sails, skates, skis, sleds, and sleeping bags, retail, and rubber material. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global sporting and athletic goods market is segmented - 1) By Type: Fishing Equipment, Skating And Skiing Equipment, Golf Equipment, Other Sporting Equipment 2) By Distribution Channel: Online Stores, Speciality Stores, Convenience/Departmental Store, Other Distribution Channels 3) By Material: Plastics, Wood, Metal, Other Materials

Swimwear refers to garments and accessories worn by those who participate in water-based activities or sports like swimming, beach volleyball, surfing, jet skiing, and leisure activities such as sunbathing and others. Swimwear is worn not only while swimming but also for pool parties and other outdoor places such as resorts, beaches, and others. The main type of swimwear includes women’s swim wear, men’s swimwear, and googles and swim caps. The women’s swimwear refers to garments and accessories worn by women during water-based activities. The fabrics used in the manufacturing of swimwear includes nylon, polyester, spandex, and others, and they are worn by men, women and kids. These products are distributed through online and offline channels. The swimwear market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides swimwear market statistics, including swimwear industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a swimwear market share, detailed swimwear market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the swimwear industry. This swimwear market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global swimwear market size grew from $21.18 billion in 2022 to $22.6 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The swimwear market size is expected to grow to $28.84 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.3%. Growing consumer inclination towards water activities is expected to propel the growth of the swimwear market. The rising popularity of sports activities, particularly for health reasons and the growing number of international water sporting events, are pushing consumers to participate in water sports and recreational activities. According to a study published in “Trends in Outdoor Swimming Report”, the participation in outdoor swimming across the UK increased by 1.5 and 3 times between 2019 and 2020. Overall, there has been an upsurge in outdoor swimming owing to health and recreational benefits, and equally contributing to the growth of the swimwear market. Developing fabrics that improve their elasticity and efficacy is a key trend in the swimwear market. Elasticity is crucial in swimwear as it shapes the body and keeps the garment firmly against your body. The elastic in swimwear withstands chlorinated water, salt water, and the sun. The companies operating in the swimwear market are developing innovative fabrics to meet customer-centric demands and increase comfort. For instance, in May 2021, MeUndies, a US-based manufacturer of activewear launched a new swimwear collection manufactured with fabric sourced from recycled plastic bottles and recycled nylon material. The new fabric is eco-friendly, soft, super-elastic in nature and safe for oceans. In March 2022, Victoria’s Secret & Co., an American lingerie, clothing, and beauty retailer, acquired a minority interest in Frankies Bikinis, LLC for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Victoria’s Secret & Co. is focused on expanding its product portfolio and enter the beachwear market. Frankies Bikinis LLC is a US-based manufacturer of swimwear, apparel and other clothing products. Major players in the swimwear market market are American Apparel, Inc., Arena Italia S.p.A, Diana Sport, Eveden Group, Jantzen, Inc., La Perla Group, Haddow Group PLC., Nike Inc., Swimwear Anywhere, Inc., Adidas AG, Dick's Sporting Goods, Gap Inc., Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation (PVH Corp), NOZONE Clothing Limited, O'Neill, Inc., PARAH S.p.A., Pentland Group plc., Speedo International Ltd., TYR Sport, Seafolly, Seaspray Swimwear, Tefron, LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Chantelle Group, SUNSETS Inc., DOLFIN SWIMWEAR, and Jockey International Inc., Puma SE. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the swimwear market in 2022. The regions covered in the swimwear market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the swimwear market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The swimwear market consists of sales of boardshorts, jammers, swim trunks, briefs, thongs, G-strings, one-piece, and bikinis. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global swimwear market is segmented - 1) By Type: Women's Swimwear, Men's Swimwear, Goggles and Swim Caps 2) By Fabric Type: Nylon, Polyester, Spandex, Other Fabric Types 3) By End-User: Men, Women, Kids 4) By Distribution Channel: Online Stores, Offline Stores

Sports are group games and individual activities that involve physical activity and skills. Sports help to overcome adversities and win. Playing sports helps release pressure and tension in a healthy and controlled way, and improves mood, and concentration. The main types of sports are spectator sports and participatory sports. Spectator sports include the presentation of sporting events by teams and clubs or independent athletes. The various sources of revenue are media rights, merchandising, tickets, and sponsorship and involve different ownerships including chained, and standalone. The sports market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides sports market statistics, including sports industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a sports market share, detailed sports market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the sports industry. This sports market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global sports market grew from $486.61 billion in 2022 to $512.14 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The sports market is expected to grow to $623.63 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.0%. The market is expected to benefit from the steady economic growth forecasted for many developed and developing countries. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stated that the global real GDP growth was 3.7% in 2019 and 2020 and 3.6% from 2021 to 2023. Recovering commodity prices are further expected to be a significant factor driving economic growth. The US economy is expected to register stable growth during the forecast period. Additionally, emerging markets are expected to continue to grow slightly faster than developed markets in the forecast period. For instance, India’s GDP grew at 8.7% in 2021-22, up by 1.5% compared to 2019-20, whereas China registered a GDP growth of 8.1% in 2021. This continued economic growth is expected to drive the demand for sports. The outbreak of COVID-19 disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the sports market in 2020 as governments globally imposed lockdowns and restricted domestic and international travel limiting the need for services offered by these establishments. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China, and spread globally including Western Europe, North America, and Asia. Steps by national governments to contain the transmission have resulted in the closure of recreational facilities with countries entering a state of 'lockdown' and the outbreak hurt businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the sports market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. Sports organizers are implementing virtual reality (VR) technology to improve the spectators’ experience in sporting events. Virtual reality generates images, sounds, and other sensations that simulate a physical presence in an imaginary environment. Clubs and teams are experimenting with simulated and 360-degree environments to enhance the match viewing experience of the spectators by allowing them to have a virtual walkthrough of the stadium or the race track and view the match from different angles. For instance, the NBA game between the Sacramento Kings and San Antonio Spurs was broadcasted in VR. NASCAR has created an interactive fan area at the race tracks with the implementation of virtual reality. Major companies in the market include Maruhan, Life Time Fitness, Inc., Liberty Media Corporation, Futbol Club Barcelona, Dallas Cowboys, Heiwa Corporation, Manchester City F.C., New York Yankees, Manchester United Football Club, and Juventus. North America was the largest region in the sports market in 2022. Africa is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the sports market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the sports market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, and Vietnam. The sports market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services like live sporting events before a paying audience or entities that operate golf courses and country clubs, skiing facilities, marinas, fitness, and recreational sports centers, and bowling centers. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global sports market is segmented - 1) By Type: Spectator Sports, Participatory Sports 2) By Revenue Source: Media Rights, Merchandising, Tickets, Sponsorship 3) By Ownership: Chained, Standalone Subsegments Covered: Sports Team & Clubs, Racing & Individual Sports, Golf Courses And Country Clubs, Skiing Facilities, Marinas, Fitness And Recreational Sports Centers, Bowling Centers, Other Participatory Sports

Recreation refers to all the activities that people choose to refresh their minds and bodies and make their free time more enjoyable and interesting. Recreation improves concentration skills and the ability to manage anxiety and stress. Enhanced social skills develop skills such as cooperation and teamwork, and a great way to have fun, meet new people and develop friendships. The main types of recreation are amusements, arts, and sports. Sports services provide live sporting events before a paying audience or entities that operate golf courses and country clubs, skiing facilities, marinas, fitness and recreational sports centers, and bowling centers. The different age groups include aged 35 and younger, aged 35-54, aged 55 and older, and involve various revenue sources such as media rights, merchandising, tickets and sponsorship. The recreation market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides recreation market statistics, including recreation industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a recreation market share, detailed recreation market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the recreation industry. This recreation market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global recreation market grew from $1,443.83 billion in 2022 to $1,900.67 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31.6%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The recreation market is expected to grow to $2,194.09 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 3.7%. The recreation market growth is aided by stable economic growth forecasted in many developed and developing countries. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stated that the global GDP growth was 3.5% in 2020, up from 3.2% in 2019. Recovering commodity prices are further expected to aid market growth. Developed economies are also expected to register stable growth during the forecast period. Additionally, emerging markets are expected to continue to grow slightly faster than developed markets in the forecast period. For instance, India's GDP grew by 7.2%, whereas China registered a GDP growth of 6.0% in 2020. Stable economic growth is expected in end-user markets, thereby driving the market during the forecast period. This continued economic growth is expected to increase investments in the end-user markets and be a driver of the recreation market as greater affluence allows consumers to visit recreation centers. The outbreak of COVID-19 disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the recreation market in 2020 as governments globally imposed lockdowns and restricted domestic and international travel limiting the need for services offered by these establishments. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China, and spread globally including Western Europe, North America, and Asia. Steps by national governments to contain the transmission have resulted in the closure of recreational facilities such as amusement parks, museums, and casinos with countries entering a state of 'lockdown' and the outbreak hurt businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the recreation market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. Amusement parks are increasingly using virtual and augmented reality technology to provide an immersive experience to customers. Virtual reality is a 3D, computer-generated environment that can interact with a person, whereas augmented reality turns an environment into a digital interface by placing virtual objects in the real world. Amusement parks are implementing this technology in rides and theater-based attractions. For instance, Plopsaland De Panne in De Panne, Belgium has a new virtual reality wooden roller coaster called Heidi The Ride, which can reach speeds of more than 43 mph. Amusement park SeaWorld has started operating a new Kraken Virtual Reality Roller Coaster in Orlando. The Weave Breaker coaster brings the reality of jet skiing in an amusement park. Universal Studios have The Walking Dead mazes with augmented reality elements. Major companies in the recreation market include China Sports Lottery, China Welfare Lottery, The Walt Disney Company, Sociedad Estatal Loterías y Apuestas del Estado S.A., Maruhan, Flutter Entertainment plc, The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Tabcorp Holdings Ltd., CJ Corp, and Oriental Land Company Ltd. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the recreation market in 2022. Eastern Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the recreation market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the recreation market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, and Vietnam. The recreation market includes revenues earned by entities by operating amusements facilities, operating facilities or providing services for cultural, entertainment, and recreational interests, providing live sporting events before a paying audience, and operating golf courses and country clubs, skiing facilities, marinas, fitness, and recreational sports centers, and bowling centers. Gambling, except casino hotels, can also be considered to be part of the recreation market. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global recreation market is segmented - 1) By Type: Amusements, Arts, Sports 2) By Age Group: Aged 35 and Younger, Aged 35-54, Aged 55 and Older 3) By Revenue Source: Media Rights, Merchandising, Tickets and Sponsorship Subsegments Covered: Amusement Parks, Gambling, Museums, Historical Sites, Zoos, And Parks, Independent Artists And Performing Art Companies, Sports And Arts Promoters, Spectator Sports, Participatory Sports