Spain: second approval and provisional licences strengthen legal gambling
A second wave of technical certifications, provisional licenses, and extensions for sports betting and gaming operators highlights the country’s commitment to legal certainty and technological advancement. These measures are used by the Gaming Spanish Authority (DGOJ) to ensure compliance, promote innovation, and support a regulated gambling landscape that continuously changes with new market demands.
New moves in sports betting authorisations
Approvals remain central to Spain’s regulatory system. This technical process certifies that platforms from Juego Online EAD, TSG Interactive Spain, or Veramatic Online meet high standards in traceability, data protection, and player safety, as published by the DGOJ.
As software, systems, and regulations change, approvals must be renewed on a regular basis to enable regulators to confirm continued compliance. These renewals increase market trust by reassuring businesses and users that certified operators uphold dependable infrastructure and strong controls.
In October 2025, Beatya Online and EKASA Apuestas Online received their second technical certification, confirming eligibility for both general and specific licences across sports betting, roulette, and slot games.
Provisional licences and emerging game types in Spain
Approvals and provisional licences differ in scope. Approvals certify systems; provisional licences let new operators run certain games temporarily before full authorisation.
In October 2025, Wagerfair, DZBT Deportes, and Sportium Apuestas Digital received provisional permissions to offer blackjack, roulette, and pari-mutuel horseracing. According to the DGOJ, these short-term authorisations promote market diversity while applying strict pre-licensing assessments.
During the provisional phase, regulators test security features and user experience before confirming access to the national market. Once approved, the operators receive full certification. Updates in the Directorate General’s public register, including the latest resolutions shown in this article, reinforce the transparency and traceability of authorised platforms.
Extending singular licences
In the previous weeks, TSG Interactive Spain, Sportium Apuestas Digital, and Giga Game Online obtained licence extensions for their horse racing, roulette, and blackjack offerings.
These extensions enable businesses to continue operating uninterrupted while upholding the technical and legal standards that were first established through audits. In order to protect player funds and maintain system integrity, renewals are essential for planning, compliance, and operational continuity.
Sports betting growth and regulation in Spain
Spain’s sports betting market continues to expand, driven by DGOJ’s constant oversight. Operators such as Codere Online, Euroapuestas Online, and 888 Games Online España recently obtained second approvals confirming technical compliance with updated frameworks.
Frequent system checks and independent testing safeguard both data and financial separation between player funds and company assets. The process underlines how security and transparency remain the foundation of Spain’s licensed betting scene.
Breakdown of authorisation types in Spain
- Approval: Confirms the security and functionality of technical systems required by the DGOJ for general and individual operation.
- Second approval: Represents a renewal verifying system updates and continued regulatory alignment.
- Provisional licence: Grants temporary permission to operate new game types while regulatory testing is completed.
- Extension of singular licence: Prolongs the validity of an existing authorisation, keeping legal continuity after regular audits.
Recent DGOJ actions show a clear regulatory direction: greater professionalism, structured oversight, and consistent efforts to enhance confidence in Spain’s regulated gambling sector.
This article was first published in Spanish on 4 November 2025.
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