Industry Snapshot Despite government attempts to ban e-gambling, revenues are expected to double in three years. And sites are multiplying especially in regions with loose regulation.

Gambling Web sites by region Caribbean and central America: 79% Europe: 9% North America: 4% Other: 8%

Gamblers by gender, February 2003 Women: 51% Men: 49% Gamblers by age, February 2003 2-11 2.6% 12-17 8.2 18-24 5.4 25-34 18.3 35-49 34.8 45+ 42.6 55+ 19.1 Gamblers by income, February 2003 $0-24,999 8.4 25,000-49,999 30.0 50,000-74,999 30.0 75,000-99,999 15.6 100,000-149,999 10.5 150,000+ 4.0 Largest average one-day losses per gambler by activity, 2001 Sports $284 Racing 271 Casino 164 Bingo 104 Lottery 95