Casino, Sports Betting Lift Spain’s Q2 Revenue

Spanish online gaming and casino revenue continue to track an upward trajectory in the second quarter of 2016 while poker continues to disappoint.

In a report posted on its website, Spanish regulatory body Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ) reported a robust eGaming market as its gross gaming revenue (GGR) jumped 56 percent to €99 million (US$112.18 million) from April to June period compared to the same period in 2015.

The DGOJ pointed out that the casino was the best performer among the three gambling sectors, posting a 91 percent year-on-year growth due to an expanding slots market and live roulette. Data showed that live roulette contributed 48 percent of total roulette revenues in the second quarter.

An increase in live betting and forex market lifted the GGR of sports betting by 70 percent in the April to June period.