Online bingo is legal in Spain and regulated by the Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ), the central authority overseeing all online gambling activities under Law 13/2011 (1). The Spanish Gambling Act applies to various gambling activities including sports betting, poker, casino games, and bingo, making Spain a mature and competitive market for both local and international operators (1). Operators must obtain both a general license valid for ten years and singular licenses valid for three to five years for specific activities through a competitive public tender process overseen by the DGOJ (1). Nearly 85% of Spanish adults engage in some form of gambling each year, demonstrating the cultural significance of gambling in Spain (1).
The licensing process requires substantial financial commitments including a €2 million financial guarantee for general licenses and payment of a 20% Gross Gaming Revenue tax, reduced to 10% for operators based in Ceuta or Melilla (2). Operators must establish a corporate structure as public limited or limited liability companies registered within the European Economic Area with the sole purpose of organizing gambling activities (1). Technical requirements include setting up a specific website under a .es domain and ensuring technical systems meet traceability and security standards set by Royal Decree 1613/2011 (1). Application fees include €38,000 for general licenses and €2,500 per singular license (1).
"Online gambling in Spain is regulated by Law 13/2011 of the Spanish Gambling Act, which provides a clear structure for operators offering online gaming services within the country. In essence, the law applies to various gambling activities, including sports betting, poker, casino games and bingo."
Spain has enforced strict advertising and operational regulations to protect players and promote responsible gambling, with recent reforms increasing restrictions on gambling promotions including limits on bonus offers and advertising aimed at vulnerable groups (1). The DGOJ conducts regular audits to ensure compliance with security standards, responsible gaming protocols, and data protection laws (1). Operators must implement anti-money laundering measures complying with Law 10/2010, conducting customer due diligence when gambling transactions reach specified thresholds (2). Spain's online gambling market was valued at €850 million in 2022 and has grown 270% since 2014, with continued growth projected into 2025 and beyond (1).
Source:
https://altenar.com/blog/gambling-laws-and-regulations-in-spain-your-compliance-guide-for-2025/
https://www.softswiss.com/gambling-regulation-map/spain/
Last updated: 28-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
