Spain’s gambling regulator reported that female players deposited €608 million in 2024, while the regulated market recorded €4.6 billion in total deposits. Women accounted for 17% of two million active participants, and the average female player deposit was €2,019, compared with €2,482 across the market.
The figures give operators and regulators data on deposit levels and participation among women in Spain’s regulated market.
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