Spain to enforce €700 daily deposit limit per player from March 2027

Spain's gambling regulator, the Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ), will introduce a mandatory daily deposit limit of €700 per player from March 2027. The cap applies to combined deposits made across all licensed online gambling operators, meaning a player cannot exceed €700 in total deposits across multiple sites in a single day.

The DGOJ will monitor compliance in real time, using a centralized system to track each player's deposits across operators. This marks a significant step in the regulator's efforts to enforce responsible gambling measures and protect players from excessive spending.

The decision follows a broader trend in European gambling regulation, where several jurisdictions have imposed deposit limits or mandatory affordability checks. Spain's approach stands out for its real-time tracking and cross-operator scope, which requires operators to integrate with the DGOJ's monitoring infrastructure.

The new rule is expected to affect both casual and high-volume players, particularly those who spread deposits across multiple accounts to circumvent individual operator limits. Operators will need to adjust their systems to ensure compliance ahead of the March 2027 deadline.

Industry observers note that the cap could reduce the risk of gambling harm but may also prompt some players to seek unlicensed alternatives. The DGOJ has stated that enforcement will be strict, with penalties for operators that fail to comply.