Euskadi records €402.2M in sports betting in 2025, −3.03% vs 2024
Regional games authority publishes channel and territorial breakdown.
Key Takeaways
- Privately managed sports betting volume in Euskadi was €402,196,722 in 2025.
- The 2025 figure represents a 3.03% decline from €414,745,469 in 2024.
- Retail betting accounted for 59.6% (€239,571,115) and online 40.4% (€162,625,607).
- Bizkaia concentrated 51.6% of the market with €207,469,251; Araba was the only territory that increased its volume.
The Dirección de Juegos y Espectáculos reports that the total privately managed volume of sports betting in Euskadi was €402,196,722 in 2025, a decrease of 3.03% versus the €414,745,469 recorded in 2024. The activity report also notes a cumulative increase of 6.79% since 2019.
Channel and historical trend
The report documents a gradual recovery since the 2020 collapse, when volume fell to €289,700,000 due to restrictions. From 2022 the activity exceeded pre-pandemic levels, which were €376,600,000 in 2019.
By channel, retail bets totalled €239,571,115 in 2025, equivalent to 59.6% of the total volume; internet betting reached €162,625,607, 40.4%. The physical channel remains the main route of activity in the Basque market, while the online segment showed a more stable evolution over the analysed period.
Territorial distribution
Bizkaia led the market with €207,469,251, 51.6% of the total. Gipuzkoa was second with €128,056,551, 31.8% of the whole; that figure marks a decline versus approximately €142,400,000 in 2024. Araba recorded €66,670,920, 16.6% of the total, and was the only one of the three historical territories to grow year-on-year, driven by retail activity.
The information comes from the Activity Report of the Dirección de Juegos y Espectáculos, published by the autonomous administration of Euskadi. For regulatory context and market data, see the regulation section of our website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the total volume of sports betting in Euskadi in 2025?
The total volume was €402,196,722 in 2025, according to the activity report from the Dirección de Juegos y Espectáculos. That figure represents a 3.03% decline compared with 2024.
How were bets split between retail and online in 2025?
Retail bets totalled €239,571,115 (59.6% of the total) and internet betting reached €162,625,607 (40.4%). The physical channel remains predominant in Euskadi.
Which territories concentrated the Basque market in 2025?
Bizkaia concentrated 51.6% with €207,469,251 and Gipuzkoa had €128,056,551 (31.8%). Araba posted €66,670,920 (16.6%) and was the only territory to grow versus 2024.
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