First off, let's talk about the criteria I used to rank the countries. I considered various factors such as the 😆 number of active sports betters, the total amount spent on sports betting, and the growth of sports betting in each 😆 country. With that said, are you ready to see which countries made it to the top 10? 🤔

1. United States 😆 - No surprises here! The US takes the cake when it comes to sports betting, with a projected market size 😆 of R$19.6 billion by 2025. 💰 It's not hard to see why, given the popularity of American Football, Basketball, and 😆 Baseball.

2. China - China's sports betting market is growing at an astronomical rate and is expected to reach a market 😆 size of R$12.67 billion by 2025! 🚀 The Chinese government's relaxation of gambling laws has led to a surge in 😆 sports betting popularity.

3. United Kingdom - The UK comes in third, with a projected market size of R$6.46 billion by 😆 2025. Sports betting has long been a popular pastime in the UK, with football being the most popular sport for 😆 betting. 🏈

4. Australia - Aussies love their sports, and it shows in their sports betting market, which is projected to 😆 reach R$5.45 billion by 2025! 🏀 With its love of sports, it's no surprise Australia has such a strong sports 😆 betting culture.