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 to the strong performance of online casinos and sports betting segments.
Quarterly Revenue and Growth Trends
In the second quarter of 2025, the total revenue of the Spanish online gambling market was 410.3 million euros (approximately 484.2 million US dollars), a year-on-year increase of 18.5%, and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 2.8%. This data indicates that the Spanish online gambling market continues to maintain a growth trend.
Funds Flow and Player Behavior
The total quarterly deposit amount increased by 23.7% year-on-year, reaching 1.35 billion euros, roughly the same as the first quarter. The amount of player withdrawals increased by 28.9% year-on-year, reaching 962.9 million euros, also remaining stable compared to the previous quarter. These figures reflect the active level of market fund flows.
User Growth and Marketing Investment
The number of new accounts in the second quarter increased by 11.7% year-on-year, reaching 504,853, but fell by 11.6% compared to the first quarter. Marketing spending increased by 37.1% year-on-year, reaching 164.5 million euros, slightly higher than the level in the first quarter of this year.
Market Segmentation and Performance of Each Segment
Online casinos continue to dominate the market, with revenue reaching 216.4 million euros, accounting for 52.7% of total revenue, a year-on-year increase of 26.0%. Growth mainly came from slot machine projects, whose revenue increased by 33.6%. Sports betting revenue grew by 18.2%, reaching 171.4 million euros, accounting for 41.8% of total revenue. Online poker revenue was 19.1 million euros, down 25.2% year-on-year; bingo game revenue exceeded 3.4 million euros, down 6.4% year-on-year.
Regulatory Environment and Operator Status
As of the end of the second quarter, Spain had 77 licensed gambling operators, 64 of which held valid licenses during this quarter. Specifically, this includes: 52 providing online casino games, 42 offering sports betting, 9 offering poker games, 4 offering bingo games, and 2 offering competition services. DGOJ also reported a new classification of gambling as "competition," but stated that related revenue is currently "very limited."
Market Outlook and Regulatory Trends
The Spanish online gambling market continues to maintain its growth momentum, with regulatory authorities continuously monitoring market development. DGOJ's data provides important references for policy-making and market analysis, reflecting the development status of the online gambling industry under the Spanish regulatory environment.
