Key findings
The market at a glance, from this edition.
- Market model: Betting regulated; Casino regulated; Lottery monopoly; Poker regulated.
- 14 of 18 payment and AML rules verified word for word; 2 confirmed as not set in the official texts.
- 6 regulator decisions against companies in 2026, €10,097,500 in payments (2025: 30, €52,115,000).
- Largest this year: ROSSOBASH SRL, fine of €5,000,000 on 21 Apr 2026.
- 133 entries in 2 official lists, reloaded every week.
- Next date: 1 Jan 2027, New wording in force: Real Decreto 1614/2011 (1 block).
- Active player accounts: 2,198,584 (Jun 2026).
- FATF: on neither the grey nor the black list (statement of 19 Jun 2026).
- 86 official sources read for this market every week.
Market model
How each product is regulated, with its source.
- Betting: Regulated
- Casino: Regulated
- Lottery: Monopoly
- Poker: Regulated
Verifiedchecked 7 Nov 2026Ley 13/2011, de 27 de mayo, de regulación del juego · tier 1
FATF lists
On neither list
FATF statement of 19 Jun 2026, as the HM Treasury advisory notice of 22 Jun 2026 lists it
What moved in November 2026
Decisions, consultations, register changes and dated events of the month. Covers 1 Nov 2026 – 9 Nov 2026, month in progress.
- RecordCheck thresholds and aggregation windows: collected → verified
- RecordData location: collected → verified
- RecordEligibility screening at payment: collected → verified
- RecordHolder and ownership rules: collected → verified
- RecordPayout time limits: collected → verified
- RecordPermitted rails and instrument types: collected → verified
- RecordPlayer-funds protection and coverage: collected → verified
- RecordRetention: collected → verified
- RecordReport triggers and deadlines: collected → verified
- RegisterDGOJ: entries 130 → 131DGOJ
The November 2026 overview and earlier monthsEarlier months: October 2026, September 2026
Dates ahead
Deadlines and changes already published, oldest first.
- DateNew wording in force: Real Decreto 1614/2011 (1 block)Boletín Oficial del Estado (BOE)
- DateNew wording in force: Real Decreto 1614/2011 (5 blocks)Boletín Oficial del Estado (BOE)
- DateNew wording in force: Real Decreto 176/2023 (1 block)Boletín Oficial del Estado (BOE)
Payment and AML rules
Each rule we track, what the official text says about it and when we checked. Values and quotes are in the full report.
Payment methods
4 rules · 3 verified · 1 confirmed not set| Rule | What we found | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permitted rails and instrument typesWhole market | VerifiedVerified word for wordchecked 7 Nov 2026 | Value in the full report | Real Decreto 1614/2011, de 14 de noviembre, por el que se desarrolla la Ley 13/2011 en lo relativo a licencias, autorizaciones y registros del juegotier 1 |
| Mandatory hubs and gatewaysWhole market | Not foundNot set in the official textschecked 7 Nov 2026 | None set | Ley 13/2011, de 27 de mayo, de regulación del juegotier 1 |
| Instrument origin and currencyWhole market | VerifiedVerified word for wordchecked 7 Nov 2026 | Value in the full report | Real Decreto 1614/2011, de 14 de noviembre, por el que se desarrolla la Ley 13/2011 en lo relativo a licencias, autorizaciones y registros del juegotier 1 |
| Payment-blocking listsWhole market | VerifiedVerified word for wordchecked 7 Nov 2026 | Value in the full report | Ley 13/2011, de 27 de mayo, de regulación del juegotier 1 |
Ownership & payouts
4 rules · 3 verified · 1 confirmed not set| Rule | What we found | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holder and ownership rulesWhole market | VerifiedVerified word for wordchecked 7 Nov 2026 | Value in the full report | Resolución de 6 de junio de 2024, de la Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego, por la que se aprueba el modelo de datos del sistema de monitorización de la informacióntier 1 |
| Closed loop and payout routingWhole market | VerifiedVerified word for wordchecked 7 Nov 2026 | Value in the full report | Real Decreto 1614/2011, de 14 de noviembre, por el que se desarrolla la Ley 13/2011 en lo relativo a licencias, autorizaciones y registros del juegotier 1 |
| Payout time limitsWhole market | VerifiedVerified word for wordchecked 7 Nov 2026 | Value in the full report | Real Decreto 1614/2011, de 14 de noviembre, por el que se desarrolla la Ley 13/2011 en lo relativo a licencias, autorizaciones y registros del juegotier 1 |
| Withdrawal conditionsWhole market | Not foundNot set in the official textschecked 7 Nov 2026 | None set | Real Decreto 1614/2011, de 14 de noviembre, por el que se desarrolla la Ley 13/2011 en lo relativo a licencias, autorizaciones y registros del juegotier 1 |
AML thresholds & reporting
2 rules · 2 verified| Rule | What we found | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Check thresholds and aggregation windowsWhole market | VerifiedVerified word for wordchecked 7 Nov 2026 | Value in the full report | Ley 10/2010, de 28 de abril, de prevención del blanqueo de capitales y de la financiación del terrorismotier 1 |
| Report triggers and deadlinesWhole market | VerifiedVerified word for wordchecked 7 Nov 2026 | Value in the full report | Ley 10/2010, de 28 de abril, de prevención del blanqueo de capitales y de la financiación del terrorismotier 1 |
Player funds protection
1 rule · 1 verified| Rule | What we found | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player-funds protection and coverageWhole market | VerifiedVerified word for wordchecked 7 Nov 2026 | Value in the full report | Real Decreto 1614/2011, de 14 de noviembre, por el que se desarrolla la Ley 13/2011 en lo relativo a licencias, autorizaciones y registros del juegotier 1 |
Taxes at payment
1 rule · 1 verified| Rule | What we found | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxes at the point of paymentLottery | VerifiedVerified word for wordchecked 7 Nov 2026 | Value in the full report | Ley 35/2006, del Impuesto sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas, disposición adicional trigésima terceratier 1 |
Reporting & data
4 rules · 2 verified| Rule | What we found | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Submission mode and cadenceWhole market | CollectedResearched; word-for-word check scheduled | Value in the full report | Research notes |
| Data vault and integrityWhole market | CollectedResearched; word-for-word check scheduled | Value in the full report | Research notes |
| Data locationWhole market | VerifiedVerified word for wordchecked 7 Nov 2026 | Value in the full report | Resolución de 16 de noviembre de 2011, de la Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego, especificaciones técnicas de los sistemas técnicos de juegotier 1 |
| RetentionWhole market | VerifiedVerified word for wordchecked 7 Nov 2026 | Value in the full report | Ley 10/2010, de 28 de abril, de prevención del blanqueo de capitales y de la financiación del terrorismotier 1 |
Player protection at payment
2 rules · 2 verified| Rule | What we found | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-operator limits and registersWhole market | VerifiedVerified word for wordchecked 7 Nov 2026 | Value in the full report | Real Decreto 1614/2011, de 14 de noviembre, por el que se desarrolla la Ley 13/2011 en lo relativo a licencias, autorizaciones y registros del juegotier 1 |
| Eligibility screening at paymentWhole market | VerifiedVerified word for wordchecked 7 Nov 2026 | Value in the full report | Real Decreto 1614/2011, de 14 de noviembre, por el que se desarrolla la Ley 13/2011 en lo relativo a licencias, autorizaciones y registros del juegotier 1 |
Regulatory guide
Licensing, gambling tax, advertising, responsible gambling and technical standards: the statements we hold, by subject.
Licensing
7 statements- Licence types
- Licence term
- Apostille Convention
- Foreign documents
- Translation
Statements, quotes and dates in the full report
GGR tax
2 statements- Online casino
- Online betting
Statements, quotes and dates in the full report
Advertising
2 statements- General rules
Statements, quotes and dates in the full report
Responsible gambling
6 statements- Self-exclusion register
- Deposit limits
- Reality checks
Statements, quotes and dates in the full report
Technical standards
1 statement- Certification
Statements, quotes and dates in the full report
AML thresholds & reporting
72 statements- Business risk assessment
- Policies, procedures and controls
- Nominated officer (MLRO)
- Senior management responsibility
- Customer risk assessment
- CDD trigger and threshold
Statements, quotes and dates in the full report
Licence registers and official lists
The official lists we load every week for this market.
DGOJ
Licence list
131 entries
loaded 9 Nov 2026
DGOJ (loterías reservadas, Ley 13/2011)
Licence list
2 entries
loaded 9 Nov 2026
Every entry with its licence, brands and domains, and the week's additions and removals: in the product.
Enforcement
Decisions of DGOJ against companies, as published.
- Decisions in 2026
- 6
- Paid in fines and settlements
- €10,097,500
- Decisions in 2025
- 30
- €52,115,000
What the decisions were about
Latest decisions
| Date | Company | Action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr 2026 | TSG INTERACTIVE SPAIN SA | Fine | €75,000 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | MAKE MONEY NOW SA | Fine | €6,000 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | ROSSOBASH SRL | Fine | €5,000,000 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | DZBT DEPORTES SA | Fine | €7,500 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | PERFECT STORM B.V | Fine | €5,000,000 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | TOMBOLA INTERNATIONAL MALTA, PLC | Fine | €9,000 |
Sanction ranges in the law
7 provisions set the fines and other measures: Ley 13/2011, de 27 de mayo, de regulación del juego.
Case law
7 rulings of 3 courts on this market's gambling rules, each linked to the rules it bears on.
- 16 Oct 2025 · Court of Justice of the European Union · C-718/23 to C-721/23 and C-60/24
- 19 Apr 2024 · Tribunal Supremo (Sala Tercera) · recurso contencioso-administrativo número 1/1/2021
- 4 Apr 2024 · Tribunal Supremo (Sala Tercera) · recurso contencioso-administrativo número 1/2/2021
References, breaches and the full list of the year: in the full report.
Consultations and notifications
What the regulator and the government are asking about, and when they close.
- proposed
Decree approving the General Gambling Regulation of the Autonomous Community of Aragon
European Commission · TRIS · opened 12 Jun 2026 · closes 15 Sep 2026
- proposed
DECISION OF THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR GAMBLING MANAGEMENT APPROVING AND LAYING DOWN THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE MESSAGE CONCERNING THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF GAMBLING ADDICTION OR RISKY BEHAVIOUR OF THE USER AND OF THE
European Commission · TRIS · opened 23 Jan 2026 · closes 27 Apr 2026
- proposed
RESOLUTION OF THE DIRECTORATE GENERAL FOR GAMBLING REGULATION, APPROVING THE MECHANISM FOR DETECTING RISK BEHAVIOUR IN USERS
European Commission · TRIS · opened 12 Dec 2025 · closes 16 Mar 2026
- proposed
DRAFT ROYAL DECREE AMENDING ROYAL DECREE 1614/2011, OF 14 NOVEMBER, IMPLEMENTING LAW 13/2011, OF 27 MAY, REGULATING GAMBLING, REGARDING GAMBLING LICENCES, AUTHORISATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS, FOR THE INTR
European Commission · TRIS · opened 17 Oct 2025 · closes 20 Feb 2026
- proposed
DRAFT DECREE XX/2024 OF XX XXXX AMENDING THE CATALOGUE OF GAMES AND BETTING OF THE REGION OF MURCIA AND THE BINGO REGULATIONS OF THE REGION OF MURCIA
European Commission · TRIS · opened 15 Nov 2024 · closes 18 Feb 2025
- proposed
DRAFT ROYAL DECREE AMENDING CERTAIN RULES CONCERNING GAMBLING LICENCES, AUTHORISATIONS AND REGISTERS, THE SYSTEM OF JOINT DEPOSIT LIMITS PER PLAYER AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF SAFER GAMBLING ENVIRONMENTS
European Commission · TRIS · opened 20 Sep 2024 · closes 23 Dec 2024
- proposed
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DATA MODEL OF THE INFORMATION MONITORING SYSTEM AND AMENDING THE ANNEXES ON TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND ON IDENTIFICATION AND SUBJECTIVE PROHIBITIONS ON PARTICIPATION IN GAMBLING ACTIVITIES.
European Commission · TRIS · opened 16 Feb 2024 · closes 21 May 2024
- proposed
Draft Provincial Decree adopting the General Regulation on Gambling and Betting of the Autonomous Community of Navarre
European Commission · TRIS · opened 16 Feb 2024 · closes 21 May 2024
Market in numbers
The publishers' own figures, with their periods.
Active player accounts
2,198,584
Jun 2026
Published by Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ), Ministerio de Derechos Sociales, Consumo y Agenda 2030
Gambling participation of adults
53.8%
12 Feb 2024 – 21 Jun 2024 (past 12 months)
Published by Observatorio Español de las Drogas y las Adicciones (OEDA), Delegación del Gobierno para el Plan Nacional sobre Drogas, Ministerio de Sanidad
New player accounts
339,944
Jun 2026
Published by Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ), Ministerio de Derechos Sociales, Consumo y Agenda 2030
Unique active players
1,991,550
2024
Published by Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ), Ministerio de Derechos Sociales, Consumo y Agenda 2030
Unique active players
953,182
2024 (monthly average)
Published by Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ), Ministerio de Derechos Sociales, Consumo y Agenda 2030
Sources behind this report
The official sources our weekly run reads for this market, by kind and publisher. 86 official sources.
- Enforcement registers
- 1
- EU notifications
- 1
- Texts the values are checked against
- 9
- Regulator guidance
- 10
- Laws and regulations
- 62
- Licence registers and official lists
- 2
- Official statistics
- 1
Publishers
- Agencia Estatal Boletín Oficial del Estado
- technical-regulation-information-system.ec.europa.eu
- boe.es
- Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego
- Sepblac
- Boletín Oficial del Estado (BOE)
- Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ)
- DGOJ
- Boletín Oficial del Estado
- Comisión de Prevención del Blanqueo de Capitales e Infracciones Monetarias
What changed in the law
The market's acts kept edition by edition: each new wording with the day it came into force and the act behind it. 7 acts kept edition by edition.
- Ley 13/2011
- Real Decreto 1614/2011
- Real Decreto 1613/2011
- Real Decreto 958/2020
- Real Decreto 176/2023
- Ley 10/2010
- Real Decreto 304/2014
No new wording in force in November 2026; the last change came into force on 28 Oct 2026. 3 more already published, coming into force later.
Each changed article word by word, with the act that changed it, in the full report
Library of acts
The laws, regulations and guidance the report is built on. 65 acts and guidance documents.
- BOE-A-2011-17836 Real Decreto 1614/2011, de 14 de noviembre, por el que se desarrolla la Ley 13/2011, de 27 de mayo, de regulación del juego, en lo relativo a licencias, autorizaciones y registros del juego.
- BOE-A-2011-9280 Ley 13/2011, de 27 de mayo, de regulación del juego.
- BOE-A-2017-14564 Resolución de 1 de diciembre de 2017, de la Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego, por la que, de conformidad con lo dispuesto en el artículo 17 del Real Decreto 1614/2011, de 14 de noviembre, por el que se desarrolla la Ley 13/2011, de 27 de mayo, de regulación del juego, en lo
- BOE-A-2024-12639 Resolución de 6 de junio de 2024, de la Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego, por la que se aprueba el Modelo de datos del sistema de monitorización de la información y se modifican los anexos I de las Resoluciones de 6 de octubre de 2014, y de 12 de julio de 2012, relativas a
- Código de Conducta sobre Comunicaciones Comerciales de las Actividades de Juego
- DECISION OF THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR GAMBLING MANAGEMENT APPROVING AND LAYING DOWN THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE MESSAGE CONCERNING THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF GAMBLING ADDICTION OR RISKY BEHAVIOUR OF THE USER AND OF THE
- Decree approving the General Gambling Regulation of the Autonomous Community of Aragon
- DRAFT DECREE XX/2024 OF XX XXXX AMENDING THE CATALOGUE OF GAMES AND BETTING OF THE REGION OF MURCIA AND THE BINGO REGULATIONS OF THE REGION OF MURCIA
- Real Decreto 1614/2011, de 14 de noviembre, por el que se desarrolla la Ley 13/2011 en lo relativo a licencias, autorizaciones y registros del juego
- Ley 13/2011, de 27 de mayo, de regulación del juego
- Resolución de 6 de junio de 2024, de la Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego, por la que se aprueba el modelo de datos del sistema de monitorización de la información
- Ley 10/2010, de 28 de abril, de prevención del blanqueo de capitales y de la financiación del terrorismo
and 53 more in the full report
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