Spain implements joint deposit limits for online gambling
DGOJ mandates integration ahead of Royal Decree 520/2026 with default daily, weekly and 4-week caps
Key Takeaways
- The DGOJ requires all licensed operators to integrate into a joint deposit system before 25 March 2027.
- Default limits are €700 per day, €1,750 per week and €3,300 over four weeks.
- Limit changes or removals requested by a player take effect after 3 business days, and increases are limited to one request every three months.
- The DGOJ has deployed a real-time technical platform and a Player Portal with histories, statistics and notifications.
The Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ) has implemented a national system that aggregates and controls deposits across licensed operators, and requires integration before the entry into force of Royal Decree 520/2026 on 25 March 2027. The system will block a player’s accounts at all operators once the aggregated limit is exceeded, and the DGOJ is finalising the testing phase.
Rules, deadlines and thresholds
Technical integration must be completed by all online gambling operators licensed in Spain before the entry into force of Royal Decree 520/2026 on 25 March 2027 ([Royal Decree 520/2026](/regulation)) (regulation). The default limits defined by the DGOJ are €700 per day, €1,750 per week and €3,300 over a four-week period. Those caps will apply in addition to any limits each operator already sets.
Deposits made with different operators will be aggregated and managed automatically. When an aggregated limit is exceeded, the player will have blocks applied across all their accounts, regardless of operator.
Limit changes and increase restrictions
Players may modify or remove the collective limits via a form that includes supplementary information about gambling risks. Any change or removal of a limit will take effect only after 3 business days. For increase requests, the DGOJ limits the number of requests to one every three months.
Technical platform and Player Portal
The regulator has deployed a technical platform capable of processing deposits in real time. The DGOJ has also launched the new Player Portal, which allows users to consult deposits, bets, winnings, losses and transaction history. The portal provides statistics, activity notifications and the option to download gaming activity reports for a full fiscal year.
Industry reaction
Several licensed operators have voiced complaints about the technical implementation and the pace of deployment. The DGOJ is continuing the testing phase while requiring final integration before the royal decree’s effective date.
Miguel Sandoval, Regulatory Correspondent.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline for operators to integrate into the deposit system?
The deadline is the entry into force of Royal Decree 520/2026, on 25 March 2027. The DGOJ is finalising the testing phase and requires all licensed operators to complete integration before that date.
What default limits has the DGOJ set?
The DGOJ has set default limits of €700 per day, €1,750 per week and €3,300 over a four-week period. These caps apply in addition to any limits each operator already imposes.
When do limit changes requested by a player take effect?
Changes or removals of a limit requested by a player take effect after 3 business days. Requests to increase a limit are restricted to one every three months.
What functions does the new DGOJ Player Portal offer?
The Player Portal shows deposits, bets, winnings, losses and transaction history. It also provides statistics, activity notifications and the option to download gaming activity reports for a full fiscal year.
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Miguel Sandoval
Regulatory Affairs Correspondent
Miguel Sandoval tracks gambling legislation, licensing, and regulator enforcement — from Spain's DGOJ and the Latin American authorities to the UKGC, the MGA, and the state-by-state map in North America. The reports answer three questions precisely — what changed, where, and who it affects — with jurisdictions, dates, and penalties cited exactly as published. Operators and compliance officers read Miguel Sandoval to know which rulebook moved before their next meeting.
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