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Spain reports 2,581 illegal gambling websites closed by end-2025

Enforcement & compliance

Spain’s government told parliament that the DGOJ had 2,581 websites linked to illegal gambling closed as of 31 December 2025, including 2,476 related to casinos and betting. The parliamentary response also reported 2,498 portals and 22,367 web pages blocked since 2013, and 11 proposed sanctions for illegal casino and betting activity in 2025.

The reported closures, blocking and proposed sanctions show Spain’s enforcement activity against illegal gambling.

Earlier fines and penalties by DGOJ

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Polymarket, KalshiNot statedNine European regulators coordinate action on unlicensed prediction marketsNot stated
Polymarket, KalshiNot statedDGOJ orders blocks on unlicensed prediction-market platforms in SpainNot stated
Polymarket, KalshiNot statedDGOJ temporarily blocks Polymarket and Kalshi over unauthorised activityNot stated
Polymarket, KalshiNot statedDGOJ opens sanction proceedings against Polymarket and Kalshi and orders web blocksNot stated
Make Money NowEUR 10,000Spain fines Zona Gemelos producer €10,000 over unlicensed operator adsNot stated

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