Spain’s Online Gambling Player Count Reaches 2.15 Million, Growth Moderates

Market Growth Slows but Retention Improves

Spain’s gambling regulator, the Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ), reported that the number of active online gambling players in the country reached 2.15 million for 2025, a year-on-year increase of 8.33%. This marks a deceleration from the 21.63% growth recorded in 2024, signalling that the market is expanding at a more measured pace as it matures.

On a monthly average, 1.08 million players were active, while the average period of player activity extended to six months, up from 5.74 months in the prior year. The share of users who gambled in only a single month also dropped from 21.91% to 20.38%, indicating stronger retention within the regulated ecosystem.

The player demographic profile remained largely unchanged, with men representing 83.27% of users versus 16.73% for women. The 18–45 age bracket accounted for 85.19% of the total base, with the 26–35 cohort forming the largest segment.

Sports betting continued to lead in absolute player numbers with 1.65 million participants, but its growth slowed sharply to 5.22%, compared with a 25.43% increase a year earlier. Online casino posted the strongest segment growth, with player numbers rising 16.56% year-on-year.

Spending and Concentration

Player spending rebounded after a dip in 2024. Average net expenditure per player rose to €760 (approximately $868), a 7.71% increase. This equates to an average monthly outlay of €63.36 or €14.62 per week.

According to the DGOJ, 20.64% of users recorded a net profit for the year, slightly below the 21.25% seen in 2024. Meanwhile, 35% of players reported annual net spending above €151, up from €147 in the previous report. The regulator also highlighted that spending remains heavily concentrated: 10% of players accounted for 80.4% of total losses.