Community of Madrid collected €83.14M from the gaming tax through September 2026
Figure covers casinos, bingos, betting and arcade machines and rose quarter-on-quarter
Key Takeaways
- The Community of Madrid collected €83.14 million from the gaming tax in the first nine months of 2026.
- The third quarter of 2026 contributed €32,745,431, the second-best third quarter in the series behind 2016.
- Net recognised receivables to September total €86,221,222, higher than the amount actually collected.
- Annual net collections have ranged from €133.3M in 2015 to €119.58M in 2025, with a low of €63.78M in 2020.
The Community of Madrid collected €83.14 million from the gaming tax in the first nine months of 2026, according to third-quarter budget execution data published on 11 November 2026. The figure includes revenue from casinos, bingos, betting and arcade machines.
Quarterly trend
The quarterly breakdown shows a steady increase through the year: €23,091,130 between January and March; €27,303,357 in the second quarter; and €32,745,431 between July and September. Net recognised receivables accumulated to September total €86,221,222, above the amount actually collected.
Historical comparison and context
The third quarter of 2026, with €32.74 million, is the second-best third-quarter figure in the series analysed, behind the €34.82 million recorded in the same period of 2016. Annual net collections have been: €133.3 million in 2015; €140.75 million in 2016; €129.1 million in 2017; €130.66 million in 2018; €133.89 million in 2019; €63.78 million in 2020; €98.55 million in 2021; €114.21 million in 2022; €111.6 million in 2023; €120.96 million in 2024; and €119.58 million in 2025.
The €83.14 million accumulated to September 2026 reflects the aggregate performance of the first three quarters and does not yet permit a definitive comparison with full prior fiscal years. The published table does not break down the distribution by type of activity.
For information on the regulatory framework applicable to these revenues consult the regulation section of the site.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did the Community of Madrid collect from the gaming tax to September 2026?
The Community of Madrid collected €83.14 million from the gaming tax in the first nine months of 2026, according to third-quarter budget execution data published on 11 November 2026.
What was the third-quarter 2026 collection and how does it compare historically?
Third-quarter 2026 registered €32,745,431, which is the second-best third-quarter result in the analysed series, behind €34.82 million in 2016.
What do net recognised receivables to September 2026 total?
Net recognised receivables accumulated to September 2026 amount to €86,221,222, a figure higher than the amount actually collected of €83.14 million.
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