Canary Islands record 108.30% execution on gaming fees in 2026
Execution exceeds estimate while REF gaming receipts fall year‑on‑year
Key Takeaways
- The budget item “Tasas sobre el juego” showed 108.30% execution as of 30 September 2026.
- Initial and final appropriation was 57,465 euros; net recognised rights amounted to 62,234 euros.
- Accumulated net collection for the budget item was 42,234 euros, a 67.86% effective collection rate on recognised rights.
- REF gaming receipts between January and September 2026 were 410,099.95 euros, down 30.75% from 2025.
The Comunidad Autónoma de Canarias recorded an execution rate of 108,30% on the budget item "Tasas sobre el juego" during the first nine months of 2026, according to the state of execution as of 30 September 2026. The initial and final appropriation for that item was 57.465 euros, net recognised rights reached 62.234 euros, and accumulated net collection was 42.234 euros, equivalent to an effective collection rate on recognised rights of 67,86%. See the [state of budget execution](/regulation) for the published tables.
Mismatch between budget execution and REF collection
The figures contrast when the resources of the Régimen Económico y Fiscal (REF) are examined. In the REF liquid collection heading, the concept of gaming fees totalled 410.099,95 euros between January and September 2026, versus 592.187,02 euros in the same period of 2025. The difference was 182.087,07 euros, a year‑on‑year decline of 30,75%. This fall in REF gaming receipts coincides with the budgetary execution result for the gaming item and affects overall [gaming revenue](/casino) comparisons.
Both indicators belong to different accounting tables and must not be summed or interpreted as a single collection figure. The budget item shows compliance above the initial estimate, while the REF resource comparison shows a notable reduction versus 2025.
Accounting reading and key figures
Initial and final appropriation for the "Tasas sobre el juego" item: 57.465 euros.
Net recognised rights: 62.234 euros (execution 108,30%).
Accumulated net collection on the budget item: 42.234 euros (67,86% collection rate).
REF net collection (January–September 2026): 410.099,95 euros.
REF net collection (January–September 2025): 592.187,02 euros.
Year‑on‑year decline in the REF: 182.087,07 euros (-30,75%).
The tables published on 30 September distinguish the accounting concepts involved, which is why the Comunidad Autónoma de Canarias concurrently shows budgetary execution above 100% and a year‑on‑year drop in REF resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the execution rate for the "Tasas sobre el juego" item in the Canary Islands to 30 September 2026?
The execution rate was 108.30%. The initial and final appropriation for the item was 57,465 euros and net recognised rights were 62,234 euros.
How much was effectively collected from the budget item for gaming fees in 2026?
Accumulated net collection was 42,234 euros, representing a 67.86% effective collection rate against net recognised rights of 62,234 euros.
How did REF gaming receipts in 2026 compare with 2025?
REF gaming receipts fell to 410,099.95 euros between January and September 2026 from 592,187.02 euros in the same period of 2025, a decrease of 182,087.07 euros (-30.75%).
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