Dataset Traffic Access On Website and Application in Online Gambling

Technological advancements and the widespread availability of internet access have fueled the rapid global expansion of online gambling. These platforms offer users the flexibility to play anytime and anywhere, coupled with the allure of substantial profits and immersive gameplay, which contributes to their rising popularity. However, beneath this appeal lie significant risks, including addiction, financial loss, and potential involvement in criminal activities. In Europe alone, online gambling revenue has grown by approximately 9% annually and is expected to represent 41% of the total gambling industry revenue by 2026. Moreover, online gambling is increasingly associated with cybercrimes such as theft, fraud, and defacement attacks targeting government and educational websites, often combined with black-hat SEO techniques to boost traffic to illicit gambling sites and tarnish institutional reputations. To better understand the infrastructure behind these activities, this study involved accessing several online gambling websites and applications through three one-hour gameplay sessions. The resulting dataset identifies various gambling-related IP addresses, the services they utilize, and their countries of origin, providing valuable insights into the digital and geographical landscape of online gambling operations.