Responsible gaming and balanced fiscal policies will be essential to ensure sustainable growth in the sector.
Spain.- The report on tax collection and sector data for gaming in Catalonia, up to September 2024, shows an industry in transformation, with strong growth in online gaming and challenges for traditional games, such as bingo and land-based casinos.
Below are the most relevant points of the report.
Total Collection
Until September 2024, the taxes collected amounted to €153m, which represents a slight increase of 0.5 percent compared to the same period in 2023.
Main sources of fiscal revenue:
Key Trends:
Recreational and Gambling Machines
Gaming establishments:
Participation and figures:
Online gaming:
Bingo:
Casinos:
Taxes collected: Online games generated €27.5m, which is an increase of 8.4 percent compared to last year.
Highlighted segments: Sports betting and online casino games are the most popular among users of digital platforms.
Trend: This segment continues to grow, supported by the rise of mobile platforms and innovations such as live gaming.
Sector analysis:
Gaming continues to be an important economic pillar in Catalonia, generating significant employment and fiscal revenues. However, the transition towards online modalities presents regulatory challenges and demands a balance between the development of land-based and digital sectors.
