Women online gamblers rising quickly in Spain

"Women represented 16.9% of online gamblers in 2024. Even with that imbalance, regulators say the pace of growth suggests a noticeable generational change in a sector that has long been dominated by men. Authorities recorded 1.99 million active online gamblers across licensed platforms last year. Among them were 335,627 women."

"Age data from the report highlights how strongly younger adults are shaping the trend. Nearly 60% of female online gamblers in Spain are under 35, giving the group a distinctly younger profile than the broader gambling population. The fastest expansion is happening among the youngest players entering the market. The group of women grew by more than 30% year over year."

"Female players deposited a combined €608 million ($703 million) into online gambling accounts during 2024. The amount represented roughly 13.3% of all deposits made in Spain's regulated online market. On an individual level, women deposited an average of €2,019 ($2,336) during the year, compared with €2,482 ($2,871) across the overall gambling population."

Women comprise 16.9% of Spain's 1.99 million active online gamblers, with 335,627 female participants in 2024. Female participation has accelerated sharply between 2023 and 2024, reflecting broader generational changes in gambling behavior. Nearly 60% of female online gamblers are under 35, indicating a distinctly younger demographic profile. The fastest expansion occurs among the youngest players, with female participation growing over 30% year-over-year. Mobile apps and digital platforms have made betting increasingly accessible and integrated into everyday online activity. Women deposited €608 million into online gambling accounts, representing 13.3% of all deposits. Individual female players deposited an average of €2,019 compared to €2,482 across the overall population. Female deposit amounts have surged 117% over five years, outpacing overall market growth.

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