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
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
The Spanish Gambling Policy Committee recently convened a plenary session, focusing on the current state and future regulatory measures of the national gambling industry. The meeting was chaired by Andrés Barragán Urbiola, Secretary General of Consumer Affairs and Gaming, with representatives from v
The latest data from the Spanish gambling regulator DGOJ shows that the total gambling revenue in the first quarter of 2025 reached 398.1 million euros (approximately 466.6 million US dollars), a 13.7% increase from the same period last year, but a 2.68% decrease compared to the fourth quarter of 20
