• 47.5% of those who believe they play only on legal websites have in fact accessed unauthorized domains
• In 2024 alone, the estimated volume of unregulated online gambling reached €231 million, equivalent to 16% of the value of Spain’s regulated market
• Economic incentives—especially welcome bonuses and promotions—are the main reason for accessing illegal gambling
• Young players aged 18 to 24 are the most exposed to illegal gambling and report the lowest awareness of the existence of unregulated operators
• Player acquisition for illegal gambling occurs mainly through social networks such as TikTok or Instagram, online searches, and closed channels like Telegram and WhatsApp

You can download the “Illegal online gambling in Spain” report