Online casinos are legal in the Canary Islands as they fall under Spanish national gambling laws and regulations (1). The Canary Islands, as part of Spain, must comply with the national gambling framework established by the Spanish government, which has regulated online gaming since 2012 to ensure only licensed operators can offer their services in the country (2).
All gambling activities in the Canary Islands are overseen by the Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ), Spain's national gaming regulatory authority that operates under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs (1). The DGOJ is responsible for regulating, authorizing, monitoring, controlling and sanctioning gaming activities on a national level, including online casinos and their advertising practices (2).
"Spanish gambling laws mandate that online casinos obtain a DGOJ license to be allowed to provide services legally in Spain, with licensed sites guaranteeing fair play and secure transactions."
Online casino operators must obtain proper licensing from the DGOJ to operate legally in the Canary Islands, ensuring compliance with Spanish gambling regulations that promote secure and fair gaming (1). The regulatory framework includes strict requirements for license applications, player protection measures, and taxation policies, with gambling winnings generally considered taxable income and casinos required to withhold tax on larger winnings typically above €2,500 (2).
Source:
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Last updated: 18-09-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
