Spanish Gambling Authority Issues Hefty Fines to Illegal and Licensed Operators in 2024

The Spanish Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs, and Agenda 2030, through its Directorate General for Gambling Regulation (DGOJ), has released its 2024 sanctions data, revealing a crackdown on both illegal and licensed gambling operators. The total amount of fines levied reached a staggering €77,396,000.

Following an initial announcement in November 2024 regarding sanctions from the first half of the year, the DGOJ has now published a detailed report covering the second half, providing a comprehensive overview of its enforcement actions throughout 2024.

€75 Million in Fines for Unlicensed Operators

According to the updated figures, the DGOJ imposed fines totaling €75 million on fourteen foreign operators offering online gambling services in Spain without the necessary licenses. Thirteen of these companies were each fined €5 million, while a repeat offender faced a penalty of €10 million. In addition to the financial penalties, these operators had their online platforms shut down and were banned from operating in Spain for two years.

The operators sanctioned for illegal operation include:

• Wot NV
• Magicwin games tech LTD
• Winbet NV
• Spicyjactpos games tech LTS
• Lama tech limitada
• Chestoption sociedad de responsabilidad limitada
• Pennytech holding BV
• Group gaem BV
• Mibs NV
• Fgs software solutions S.R.L
• Investan NV
• Tinietech holding B.V
• Adonio N.V
• Techsolutions group N.V

Licensed Operators Also Face Penalties

The DGOJ’s enforcement efforts also targeted licensed operators in Spain who failed to comply with regulations. Eleven fines were issued for serious infractions, amounting to €2,396,000.

Companies sanctioned for non-compliance include:

• Millonapp SL
• Bingosoft PLC
• Wagerfair SA
• Media 24
• Juegos de azar y servicios SL
• Conespa Solutions
• TSG Interactive PLC
• WHG Spain PLC
• Fpoocl SA
• 888 Online Games España SA

This action underscores the DGOJ’s commitment to maintaining a fair and regulated gambling environment in Spain.