B machines generated a real spend of €483 million in Andalusia in 2025
The regional government published detailed 2025 figures showing machines B dominated private gambling
Key Takeaways
- B machines recorded a real spend of €483 million in Andalusia in 2025, per the regional Ministry.
- The €1,610 million staked on B machines represented about 64% of private gambling in Andalusia.
- Total private gambling in Andalusia reached €2,501 million in 2025, a 4.8% increase year-on-year.
- Return-to-player for B machines was around 70%, while sports betting exceeded 82%.
Official percentages and figures confirm that type B recreational machines registered an actual expenditure of 483 million euros in Andalusia during 2025, according to data published by the Ministry of Economy, Finance, European Funds and Social Dialogue on 19 October 2026. The figure results from subtracting prizes returned to users from the 1,610 million euros played in that subsector.
Total volume and weight of B machines
The spend from B machines represented approximately 64% of total private gambling in Andalusia, which reached €2,501 million in 2025. That total was an increase of 4.8% compared with the previous year and is the highest in the series that began in 2016.
The Ministry reports there were 31,460 B machines installed in the region's 961 gaming arcades during that fiscal year; the machine count refers to the total installed in those establishments.
Other subsectors and return-to-player rates
The return-to-player rate for B machines stood at around 70%, compared with more than 82% recorded for in-person and online sports betting. Sports betting handled €262 million and returned €216 million in prizes, leaving a real spend of €45.6 million.
Casinos reached a volume of €355 million in 2025, an increase of 9.3%; sports betting rose by 7.5% to €262 million; and bingo halls recorded €272 million, up 3.7%.
Historical perspective
Since 2016 the total volume of private gambling in Andalusia has risen by 36%, from €1,828 million to €2,501 million in 2025. The volume staked on B machines increased from €1,420 million in 2016 to €1,610 million in 2025.
Emilio Navarro, Technology Correspondent for the sector.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much was staked on B machines in Andalusia in 2025?
€1,610 million was staked on recreational B machines in Andalusia during 2025, according to the Ministry of Economy, Finance, European Funds and Social Dialogue.
How is the €483 million real spend for B machines calculated?
The €483 million real spend results from subtracting the prizes returned to players from the €1,610 million staked on B machines in 2025, per the official data.
What share do B machines have of private gambling in Andalusia?
B machines represented approximately 64% of total private gambling in Andalusia in 2025, when the sector reached €2,501 million.
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