Niche sports have always had their place in the UK's sporting landscape, but until recently, they were often overshadowed by football, rugby, and horse racing. That’s changing. According to a 2025 report by Statista, over 32% of UK bettors have placed a wager on a non-mainstream sport in the past year, up from 22% in 2021. This growing appetite for niche betting markets is reshaping the online gambling scene in ways few predicted just a few years ago. From Snooker to eSports Niche sports aren’t