Spain's leading Cirsa-owned sportsbook and casino, 3,000+ shops plus online in Spain, Colombia and Mexico
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Pros
- Genuine local licensing in all three core markets: Spain (DGOJ), Colombia (Coljuegos), Mexico (SEGOB)
- Massive retail footprint (3,000+ shops) backing the online product in Spain
- Backed by Cirsa Group, one of Spain's largest and most established gaming companies
- Solid, clearly-structured welcome offers across all three markets
Cons
- Below-average withdrawal-speed rating flagged by independent reviewers (5/10)
- Customer service responsiveness complaints, particularly on the Colombian site
- No top-tier UKGC/MGA licence (though DGOJ/Coljuegos/SEGOB are credible local regulators)
- Reports of prolonged unresolved support contact attempts
Our verdict
Sportium is one of Spain's leading sportsbooks, founded in 2008 as a Ladbrokes-Cirsa joint venture and now wholly owned by Cirsa Group after buying out GVC's 50% stake for EUR 70 million. It combines a huge retail footprint (3,000+ betting shops) with online sports betting and casino, holding genuine local licences in Spain (DGOJ), Colombia (Coljuegos) and Mexico (SEGOB). After over a decade of operation it has a generally solid reputation, though independent reviews flag real concerns around withdrawal speed and inconsistent customer support responsiveness, particularly on the Colombian platform. If you're in Spain, Colombia or Mexico, Sportium is a credible, well-regulated choice backed by a major local operator — just budget for potentially slower withdrawals and be persistent if you need support.
How we rated it
Trust & licensing (20%)8
Genuine Spanish DGOJ licence under a major, well-capitalized owner (Cirsa Group), plus Coljuegos (Colombia) and SEGOB (Mexico) licensing — strong, credible local regulation across all three core markets.
Sportsbook & odds (25%)7.8
One of Spain's leading sportsbooks, with a huge retail footprint (3,000+ shops) reinforcing its online product, backed by Cirsa's decades of gaming industry experience.
Bonuses & value (15%)7.5
Solid, clearly-structured welcome offers across Spain, Colombia and Mexico, including a sizeable no-deposit + first-deposit combo in Mexico.
Mobile & UX (10%)7.3
Established platform backed by over a decade of Spanish market experience and a large retail-to-digital operation.
Payments & payouts (20%)5.8
Independent reviews flag a below-average withdrawal-speed rating (5/10 by one reviewer) and reports of delayed payouts on the Colombian site — a real, documented friction point despite the operator's overall solid reputation.
Customer support (10%)5.5
Mixed — some users report a lack of responsive human support, with cases describing prolonged unresolved contact attempts, particularly flagged on the Colombian site.
Quick facts
| Founded | 2008, Ladbrokes/Cirsa joint venture; Cirsa full owner since (GVC stake bought for EUR 70m) |
| Owner | Cirsa Group (SPORTIUM APUESTAS DIGITAL, SA) |
| Licensing | Spain DGOJ + Colombia Coljuegos + Mexico SEGOB |
| Retail | 3,000+ physical betting shops in Spain |
| Known issue | Withdrawal speed rated below average by one reviewer (5/10); customer service responsiveness complaints, especially in Colombia |
| Sports | Full sportsbook backed by Cirsa's decades of Spanish gaming industry experience |
| Casino | Casino products alongside sportsbook in all three core markets |
| Markets | Spain (documented, not a paid affiliation market per business policy), Colombia, Mexico |
Where Sportium is licensed
Sportium appears on the official register in 3 countries. Highlighted countries have a full local review — pick yours for its welcome bonus and licence details.
About Sportium
Sportium is one of Spain's leading sportsbook and casino operators, founded in 2008 as a joint venture between Ladbrokes and Cirsa Group, Spain's largest gaming company. Cirsa later bought out GVC/Ladbrokes' 50% stake for EUR 70 million to become the sole owner, operating as SPORTIUM APUESTAS DIGITAL, SA under a genuine Spanish DGOJ licence. Sportium combines a huge retail presence (3,000+ physical betting shops across Spain) with an online sportsbook and casino, and has expanded into Colombia (Coljuegos-licensed) and Mexico (SEGOB-licensed). After more than a decade of operation, it holds a generally solid reputation, though independent reviews flag real concerns about withdrawal speed and inconsistent customer support responsiveness, particularly reported on its Colombian platform.
Sportium FAQ
Is Sportium safe and legit?
Yes — Sportium is wholly owned by Cirsa Group, one of Spain's largest gaming companies, and holds genuine local licences in Spain (DGOJ), Colombia (Coljuegos) and Mexico (SEGOB). It has operated since 2008 with a generally solid reputation, though some withdrawal-speed and support-responsiveness concerns are documented.
Who owns Sportium?
Sportium is owned by Cirsa Group, following its 2008 origins as a Ladbrokes-Cirsa joint venture. Cirsa later bought out GVC/Ladbrokes' 50% stake for EUR 70 million to become the sole owner.
What is the Sportium welcome bonus?
In Spain, Sportium offers a 100% match up to EUR 200 (sports, code GOAL) and a separate 100% casino match up to EUR 200. In Mexico, it offers MXN 500 no-deposit plus 100% first deposit up to MXN 5,000 (code BOLAVIP). In Colombia, it offers a sports freebet up to COP 50,000 plus a COP 20,000 casino bonus.
Does Sportium have withdrawal problems?
Some independent reviewers rate Sportium's withdrawal speed below average (5/10), with reports of delayed payouts particularly on the Colombian site. Overall reputation is generally solid after over a decade of operation, but budget for potentially slower withdrawals.
Where is Sportium licensed?
Sportium holds genuine local licences in Spain (DGOJ), Colombia (Coljuegos) and Mexico (SEGOB) — real, credible local regulation in each of its three core markets.