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Online gambling revenues in Spain in the second quarter of 2020 increased by 18% compared to the same period last year. Although, this is despite the fact that the main driver of growth - sports betting - dropped significantly.

 According to the Spanish General Gambling Regulatory Office (DGOJ), gross gambling revenue (GGR) in the online market amounted to €208.9 million ($244.9 million) in the second quarter, which is 4% less compared to the previous quarter.

 Sports betting revenue decreased by 20% compared to the same period.
 Overall, the volume of sports betting decreased by 49%, while live bets dropped by 35% compared to the previous quarter.
 However, online casino GGR grew 36% compared to the previous year, and 23% compared to the Q1.

 But more importantly, poker GGR has grown 97% compared to 2019 and 58% since Q1, having amounted to €38.2 million.
 DGOJ reported that activity in the second quarter was influenced by COVID-19, as well as a sharp restriction on online gambling marketing and advertising that went into effect from April to June.