The gambling industry in Spain is quite large, encompassing lotteries, casinos, and other forms. It features a rich variety of lottery types and extensive sales channels. Additionally, there are several legal casinos within the country, attracting numerous tourists and local residents. The governmen
When it comes to effective regulation of online gambling, the Spanish model is often used as a textbook example by various countries. Since the key reform in 2015, this country has successfully steered a chaotic market back on track, providing insights for global regulators. What has been the journe
At the beginning of 2026, the Spanish gambling regulatory authority dropped a "shock bomb" on the market. On January 2, the regulatory authority officially approved three brand-new online sports betting operating licenses, which were awarded to the local giant Cirsa and two international platforms—U
Do you know how astonishing the data flow in the global betting market is? TxODDS has just released the "2025 Annual Betting Report" which provides the answer. In the past year, this professional data provider processed up to 31.1 billion odds updates, covering all 193 countries and time zones glob
Spain's online gambling market continued to heat up in the third quarter of 2025, with total gambling revenue (GGR) reaching €405.36 million, a year-on-year increase of 16.49%, with online casino operations becoming the core growth driver. Relevant Spanish gambling market compliance dynamics can be
Rank Group's Spanish operations suffered a payment fraud of 7.1 million euros (approximately 8.2 million US dollars), and has reported the case to the Spanish authorities and initiated an internal investigation. This incident involves the group's two major brands, Yo and Enracha, and related anti-fr
A joint police operation across Spain and Sweden successfully dismantled a violent criminal network involved in illegal gambling. Coordinated by the European Union law enforcement agency Europol, nearly 150 police officers conducted simultaneous raids at multiple locations in both countries at the e
Recent research shows that the spread of illegal online gambling in Spain far exceeds official expectations. A survey conducted by Ernst & Young on behalf of JDigital found that nearly a quarter of online players had used unlicensed platforms, with nearly half of them even unaware that they had step
Jorge Hinojosa, General Manager of the Spanish gambling trade organization JDigital, stated that the Spanish gambling industry will not face the impact of a gambling tax increase in the short to medium term, but the industry is facing new regulatory challenges. The Spanish government has recently im
Spain's Gambling Regulatory Authority (DGOJ) latest data shows that the total revenue of Spain's online gambling in the second quarter of 2025 reached 410.3 million euros, an increase of 18.5% over the same period last year, and a 2.8% increase from the previous quarter. This growth was mainly due t
At the Sub-Forum on Combating Transnational Crime at the Global Public Safety Cooperation Forum, the Chinese Ministry of Public Security announced significant achievements in cooperation with law enforcement departments from various countries in recent years. It is reported that the Chinese police h
Sports betting operator Bwin has been officially appointed as the NFL's official partner in Spain. This partnership was announced before the start of the new NFL season, which will include the first game held in Spain, scheduled for November 16, 2025, at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid.This
The 2025 NFL International Games are the league's most ambitious global expansion effort to date, with seven regular season games taking place across five countries: Brazil, Ireland, Germany, Spain, and the UK. For the first time, NFL games will be held in Spain and Ireland, further demonstrating i
European cryptocurrency gambling is rapidly rising, with Spain becoming one of the most focused markets. By 2024, Spain's total gambling revenue reached 8.1 billion euros, with sports betting revenue at 608.85 million euros and casino game revenue at 730.7 million euros, showing significant growth i
According to the latest "Gambling Activity Report" released by the Spanish Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs and the 2030 Agenda, the online gambling activities in Spain saw a year-on-year increase of over 20% in 2024, with the number of active gamblers soaring to 1,991,550, an increase of
In the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup, Bet365 held an optimistic view on the overall betting performance, despite a 21.6% decline in total bets compared to the UEFA Champions League final. Data shows that 67.9% of the bets came from the UK, Spain, and Brazil, making them the largest markets for the e
