Spain to introduce deposit limits for online betting

Spain's gambling regulator DGOJ has announced two new measures for the country's online betting and gambling sector. The first is a shared deposit limit system that combines a player's deposits across all licensed operators and monitors them centrally. Once the limit is reached, new deposits will be blocked regardless of which operator the player has an account with.

The system's default limits are 700 euros per day, 1,750 euros per week and 3,300 euros over four weeks. These limits will apply on top of operators' individual deposit controls. Players will be able to change their limits, but increases or removals will take effect only after three business days, and a limit increase can be requested only once every three months.

The second measure is a new player portal. It will allow players to see their deposits, bets, winnings and losses spread across multiple accounts on a single screen. Users will also be able to list all accounts opened in their name, which will help them spot the risk of identity theft. The portal will be accessible free of charge through the Cl@ve digital identity system.

The rules under Royal Decree 520/2026 will take effect on 25 March 2027. Operators are expected to be connected to the system by that date. Operators have complained about a lack of technical guidance and consultation during the process, while DGOJ Director General Mikel Arana argued that the industry body Jdigital did not participate sufficiently in the early stages.