Spain
ESLast updated Sep 13, 2026
Spain has a nationally licensed online-gambling market supervised by the Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ). Legal operators must hold the appropriate licence and use authorised domains, normally under .es. This guide explains register checks, identity and payment protection, bonus terms, complaints and the national RGIAJ self-exclusion system.
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Regulated Market
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Euro (EUR)
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Online betting in Spain
Spain’s Law 13/2011 created the national framework for online gambling. The DGOJ licenses operators and publishes a searchable register of companies and domains. Sports betting, casino games, poker and other products may be offered only when both the operator and the game category are authorised.
Enter through the DGOJ list and match the exact domain. The .es address is an important signal for nationally licensed service, but always confirm the register. A foreign licence, Spanish-language support or euro account does not replace Spanish authorisation.
Account, bonus and payment checks
Participation is for adults aged 18 or over. Licensed operators must identify users and publish clear rules. Complete document checks inside the official account area.
- Read bonus wagering, expiry and maximum-win clauses before opting in.
- Check withdrawal verification, limits and expected processing times.
- Use a payment method in your own name and keep transaction records.
- Never pay an extra tax or release fee to receive a balance.
Cards, bank payments and digital wallets may be available, but their logos do not prove licensing. Reject remote-access requests and protect passwords and one-time codes.
Complaints and self-exclusion
Raise a dated written complaint with the operator and preserve bet IDs, statements and accepted terms. Use the operator’s stated dispute route and DGOJ channels for unresolved regulatory issues. Contact the payment provider immediately in a suspected fraud.
The Registro General de Interdicciones de Acceso al Juego (RGIAJ) can block access to online gambling and other identified-entry games. The national minimum period is six months under the current information. Deposit limits, time-outs and account closure add protection.
Betting is not income. Chasing losses, borrowing or hiding play are reasons to stop and seek qualified support. This page reflects official information checked in September 2026; verify the current DGOJ register before registering.