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Comparison with France and Great Britain
The three major European jurisdictions - Spain, France and the United Kingdom - are similar in market maturity, but vary widely in allowed verticals, advertising policies and player protection tools. Below is a structural comparison, without "extra numbers," with a focus on what the player will see and what the operator should control.
1) Who regulates and what is allowed
Spain (nat. DGOJ regulator)
Online: a full set of verticals under national licenses: casinos (including slots and live), betting, poker, bingo.
Offline: competencies of autonomous communities (casinos, bingo, gaming parlors, retail betting).
Lotteries: State SELAE and Social ONCE.
France (ANJ regulator)
Online: Sports betting/horse racing and poker. Classic online casino slots are not allowed (key difference).
Offline: wide network of land casinos (roulette, tables, slots) by municipal concessions; the strong role of resort towns.
Lotteries: FDJ (French lottery) as a major pillar of the market.
UK (UKGC regulator)
Online: complete set - casino/slots, live, betting, poker, bingo - with a "point-of-consumption" model.
Offline: developed ecosystem of casinos, bookmakers, bingo halls, "arcades."
Lottery: National Lottery (operator - under state contract).
The main difference: there are no legal online slots in France; in Spain and the UK, online casinos are available on licensed. es/.uk platforms.
2) Responsible play and defense mechanisms
Spain
Responsible Gaming national framework: self-exclusion, deposit/time limits, identity verification.
Enhanced requirements for "safe environments" (risk segmentation, proactive interactions, visible alerts).
France
ANJ's rigid focus on moderation of advertising and protection of vulnerable groups; centralized instruments of self-exclusion and limits controlled by the state.
Online - mandatory RG features, offline - prefecture/municipality supervision and game police.
Great Britain
GAMSTOP system (mandatory nationwide self-exclusion for online operators).
Ban on paying for gambling with credit cards; tightening affordability checks.
Strong supervision of creatives, advertising orientation and youth audience.
In short: UK is the most "technical" and strict on consumer protection; Spain is catching up with "safe environments"; France keeps risk low structurally - by banning online slots and limiting online verticals.
3) Advertising and bonuses
Spain
Strict frame for advertising and bonuses; welcome offers and public participation are allowed within a narrower framework and under enhanced RG control.
Sports sponsorship and digital advertising are a zone of close attention (targeting, age filters, warnings).
France
ANJ limits the volume and tone of advertising, aggressive bonus incentives are suppressed; at major tournaments and events there is monitoring of "oversupply" of promo.
No online slots - accordingly, less "casino advertising" in principle.
Great Britain
Strict ASA/CAP and UKGC standards: ban on "youth attractiveness" in creatives, "whistle-to-whistle" restrictions around sports broadcasts, strict labeling.
Bonuses are possible, but under strict disclosure rules and checks.
4) Taxes and market economics (no deepening in interest)
Spain: online - tax with GGR; offline - regional fees/rates + corporation tax; lotteries (SELAE/ONCE) generate direct profits for the state and social investments.
France: significant market share - FDJ lottery and offline casinos; the online tax base is smaller due to the lack of legal online slots.
UK: "point-of-consumption," GGR taxes for remote operators; major contribution from the online sector + strong offline network.
Scale result: UK is one of the largest and "online heavy" markets in Europe; Spain is a large mixed market (lotteries + offline + rapidly growing online); France is a big offline + lottery, but limited online.
5) Offline landscape and tourism
Spain
Classic casinos in metropolitan and resort areas, bingozals, gaming salons; tourism is a strong driver of the evening economy (Madrid, Barcelona, Andalusia, Canary Islands, Balearics).
France
One of the largest terrestrial casino chains in Europe (resort/spa towns, coasts, border areas); high cultural integration with gastronomy and entertainment programs.
Great Britain
Numerous bingo halls, betting shops and casinos; a pronounced "community" component of bingo and betting, developed entertainment complexes.
6) Payments and KYC
Spain - cards, Bizum, PayPal/Skrill; strict identity verification for full access and withdrawal, but credit cards are not prohibited by default (decisions depend on the operator and bank rules).
France - bank cards/SEPA and wallets; KYC mandatory, strong identification and "age barriers."
UK - bank-cards/wallets, ban on credit cards in gambling; fast KYC, additional affordability-check procedures.
7) What it means for players
Looking for online casinos with slots: Spain and Great Britain - yes; France - no, choose poker or betting.
Maximum protection and strict payment rules: UK (GAMSTOP, credit card ban, availability checks).
Classic "European" atmosphere and offline evenings: France and Spain (strong tourism/gastro scene).
Mobile UX and rich live content in the evening: Spain and the UK lead the way in online casino product breadth.
8) What it means for operators
Spain: full-length online portfolio (+ live + poker + betting slots) possible, but under strict RG and advertising restrictions; "safe environments," multilingual support and partnerships with tourism are important.
France: no online slots; strategy - betting/poker and/or offline casino; emphasis on moderate advertising, social responsibility and local offline licenses.
UK: high marketing potential, but the most stringent RG rules and compliance costs (GAMSTOP, affordability, creatives, audit).
9) Frequent Questions (FAQs)
Why are there no online slots in France?
This is how the risk model works: the state allows betting and poker, leaving "casino slots" exclusively offline under local concessions.
Where is it easier to get an online license?
Not about "simplicity," but about compliance with standards. UK - high compliance threshold; in Spain - demanding "safe environments" and advertising frameworks; in France - the absence of an online casino in itself restricts the product.
Can I pay for the game with a credit card?
In the UK - not allowed (gambling ban). In Spain and France - depends on the operator and the bank (observing KYC/SCA), but practices are stricter from year to year.
Spain - full-length online (including slots) + strong offline/tourist scene; a growing emphasis on "safe environments" and targeted advertising.
France - a major offline and lottery, without online slots; strict advertising moderation and social focus.
The UK is one of the most "online advanced" markets with tight consumer protection (GAMSTOP, credit card ban, accessibility checks).
For the player, this is a matter of choosing the available verticals and the level of protection. For business - the issue of the product portfolio, the cost of compliance and marketing tactics in each country.