7 de julio de 2025

Apuestas de tenis de mesa: uno de los principales motores de ingresos de las casas de apuestas deportivas

En los últimos años, los deportes de nicho y las competiciones menos conocidas han pasado de ser un contenido «deseable» a convertirse en fuentes de ingresos esenciales para las casas de apuestas. En un mercado cada vez más saturado, el poder de estos eventos reside en ofrecer consistencia, oportunidades de apuesta frecuentes y puntos de contacto que fomentan la participación, lo que ayuda a las casas de apuestas a maximizar el valor del ciclo de vida de los clientes y a mantener la actividad más allá de los principales picos de temporada. Entre todos los nichos emergentes, hay un deporte que, discretamente, se ha convertido en uno de los segmentos más rentables y fiables para las casas de apuestas de todo el mundo: el tenis de mesa.

Stas Margolin
Jefe del equipo de apoyo al cliente en LSports

Delivering Outsized Value

There are several reasons why table tennis stands out, even when compared with other strong niche verticals. First, it’s the unique combination of volume, availability, and betting behavior that operators can’t ignore. Unlike many traditional sports that cluster around seasonal peaks, table tennis operates around the clock, with leagues and competitions staged across multiple time zones and distributed evenly throughout the year.

This 24/7 calendar enables sportsbooks to maintain minimal gaps in their live offerings and sustain a steady flow of betting opportunities. This year alone, LSports processed over 800,000 table tennis fixtures—a figure that lags behind only one sport: football. Combined with short match durations, this extraordinary fixture volume enables fast cycles, encouraging bettors to reinvest their winnings quickly and fueling repeat engagement.

This surge in activity isn’t theoretical. It’s backed by clear demand. With a consistently high settlement ratio and a wide variety of betting markets—over 70 in LSports—table tennis fixture consumption increased by 27% year-over-year in Q1 2025, making it the second most-requested sport by operators (source: LSports’ recent quarterly report).

Momentum That Won’t Slow Down

The five major table tennis competitions, including the Setka Cup and Masters League, are betting powerhouses. Accounting for 70% of the sport’s offering, they recorded a combined total of 3.5 million orders in Q1 2025. This astonishing number further proves their value in creating an engaging betting experience that consistently drives turnover.

Early data from the current quarter indicate no signs of slowing down, with table tennis again ranking second in fixture consumption, trailing only football, the king of sports betting, and surpassing both basketball and tennis.

A Niche No Longer

As betting operators seek sustainable ways to grow turnover beyond peak league seasons, table tennis has emerged as a hidden powerhouse with proven numbers behind it. Its combination of unmatched fixture volume, reliable data, and rising popularity makes it a must-have vertical in any comprehensive sportsbook strategy.

If your trading and content teams still see table tennis as an optional add-on, it may be time to rethink its role in your offering.