The Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) has launched monetary knowledge for Spain’s on-line playing market, revealing that gross gaming income (GGR) reached €346.34 million within the second quarter of 2024. This represents a ten.79% year-on-year improve however a slight decline of 1.24% in comparison with the primary quarter of the yr.
Sector Breakdown and Growth Trends
The report highlights that the on line casino section dominated Spain’s on-line playing market, accounting for 49.57% of the GGR. Betting adopted intently, contributing 42% to the whole GGR, whereas poker and bingo made up 7.38% and 1.04%, respectively.
In phrases of precise figures, betting income reached €145.48 million, a 9.13% improve from the identical interval in 2023. The on line casino section noticed the most important development, rising by 14.57% year-on-year to €171.69 million. Bingo skilled modest development of 1.87% in comparison with Q2 2023, reaching €3.61 million, whereas poker income barely decreased by 0.76% to €25.56 million. Notably, no exercise was recorded for contests throughout this era.
Total turnover in Spain’s on-line playing market throughout Q2 2024 amounted to €8.26 billion, marking a 7.76% year-on-year improve. Casino operations accounted for €4.99 billion of this whole, making up the vast majority of the turnover. However, betting noticed the very best development price of 10.73%, with a turnover of €2.55 billion.
The second quarter of 2024 additionally noticed vital will increase within the variety of energetic accounts and gamblers. The month-to-month common of energetic accounts rose by 23.65% to 1,401,634, whereas energetic gamblers elevated by 22.11%, reaching 942,805. The variety of new accounts surged by 46.57%, totaling 150,677. However, the variety of new gamblers fell by 5.15%, with 47,826 new gamers coming into the market.
Marketing Expenditure and Operator Activity
Marketing expenditure in Q2 2024 noticed a 6.59% quarter-on-quarter improve, totaling €120.21 million. This was damaged down into €62.26 million spent on promotions, €43.97 million on promoting, €12.78 million on internet affiliate marketing, and €1.20 million on sponsorships. Sponsorship spending noticed essentially the most vital improve quarter-on-quarter at 24.64%, whereas promotions rose by 11.85%. However, affiliate bills decreased by 11.06% in comparison with Q1 2024.
At the tip of the quarter, Spain had 78 licensed operators within the on-line playing market. Among these operators, 50 have been energetic within the on line casino section, 42 in betting, 9 in poker, 4 in bingo, and a pair of in contests.
Source:
2nd Quarterly Report 2024, ordenacionjuego.es, September 19, 2024.
