Who owns Sportium?
As of : Sportium is owned by Cirsa, a Spanish gaming group listed on the Spanish stock exchanges since July 2025. Blackstone funds keep about 74-78% of Cirsa. Cirsa took full control of Sportium in 2019 by buying the 50% held by GVC/Ladbrokes. The Spanish site sportium.es runs under Sportium Apuestas Digital, SA, which holds licences from Spain's DGOJ.
| Ultimate owner | Blackstone Inc. (listed (NYSE: BX)) |
|---|---|
| Owner chain | Cirsa → Blackstone Inc. |
| Operating company | Sportium Apuestas Digital, SA, Spain |
| Licences | Spain — DGOJ (DGOJ general and singular licences (register lists licence types, no numbers)) |
| Products | Casino, Sports betting |
| Website | sportium.es |
| Also runs as | sportium.it, sportium.com.co |
| Companies of the other sites | E-play 24 Ita Limited (sportium.it) · Italy — ADM 16004 · Italy — ADM 16005 · Italy — ADM 16006 Sportium Apuestas Colombia S.A.S. (sportium.com.co) · Colombia Coljuegos Contrato 1942 |
| Sister casinos | 8 |
| Fines and actions | 0 |
| Owner proof | verified |
| Last checked | 14 Oct 2026 |
In numbers
- Cirsa owns 9 casino and betting brands (11 websites) in our data.
Who is behind it
Cirsa was founded in 1978. It runs casinos, arcades, slot routes and online brands in Spain, Italy, Portugal and Latin America. Blackstone bought it from its founder in 2018 and floated a minority on 9 July 2025.
On 2 September 2026 Cirsa and Lottomatica agreed an all-share combination. The boards approved the merger plan on 8 October 2026. If approvals are granted, Cirsa will be absorbed into Lottomatica in Q2 2027.
Licence and what it means for you
Spanish rules apply to players in Spain. The national self-exclusion register (RGIAJ) covers all sites with a Spanish licence. Sportium Apuestas Digital, SA holds general and singular DGOJ licences; the register does not show licence numbers. Sportium also runs sites in Italy and Colombia.
Licence records
| Regulator | Type | Valid | Check it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain — DGOJ DGOJ general and singular licences (register lists licence types, no numbers) | — | active | register |
What each licence means, and self-exclusion
- What a DGOJ licence means · self-exclusion: RGIAJ
Sister sites
Cirsa runs 8 other brands in our data. They include Casino Barcelona, Casino Marbella, Marca Apuestas, Casino Portugal, Eplay24 and Betwin360. An account-level self-exclusion at Sportium may not cover them.
8 sister casinos
Same owner often means the same terms, the same support team and the same payout rules. A self-exclusion at one brand may not cover its sister sites.
Casino Portugalcasinoportugal.pt
Casino Barcelonacasinobarcelona.es- Marca Apuestasmarcaapuestas.es
- Casino Marbellacasinomarbella.es
- Eplay24 (IT)eplay24.it
- Betwin360 (IT)betwin360.it
- Apuesta Totalapuestatotal.com
- Sportiumbet Mexicosportiumbet.mx
Fines and regulator actions
Our data lists no fines or regulator actions against Cirsa companies.
About Blackstone Inc.
US alternative asset manager. Funds it manages own Crown Resorts in Australia (since June 2022) and remain the controlling shareholder of Spain's Cirsa after its July 2025 IPO. It also holds a minority stake in Superbet (since 2019), which is not shown as control here.
Headquarters: US · Founded: 1985 · Ownership: listed (NYSE: BX)
How we know, and what we could not confirm
How we know: Cirsa took full control in 2019 by buying GVC/Ladbrokes' 50%.
- We have no company registration number for Sportium Apuestas Digital, SA.
Blackstone Inc. sister sites, fines and sources →
Ratings elsewhere
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Questions and answers
Who owns Sportium?
Cirsa, which has been fully in control since 2019. Blackstone funds hold about 74-78% of Cirsa.
Is Sportium licensed in Spain?
Yes. Sportium Apuestas Digital, SA holds DGOJ licences.
Is Cirsa merging with Lottomatica?
The two agreed an all-share combination in September 2026. It is pending approvals and expected in Q2 2027.
Is Sportium legit?
Sportium is run by Sportium Apuestas Digital, SA, which holds a licence from DGOJ (Spain). Check the licence in the DGOJ licence register. Its owner is Blackstone Inc., a listed company. Fines and regulator actions against Sportium’s own company: 0. Sister sites with the same owner: 8. Guide: How to check a casino. We do not rate sites. A licence from your country’s regulator is the main protection.
What are Sportium’s sister sites?
Sportium has 8 sister casinos with the same owner, Blackstone Inc.: Casino Portugal, Casino Barcelona, Marca Apuestas, Casino Marbella, Eplay24 (IT) and 3 more. Full list: all Blackstone Inc. sister sites.
Sources
- https://www.ordenacionjuego.es/operadores-juego/operadores-licencia/operadores/sportium-apuestas-digital-sa
- https://www.gamblinginsider.com/news/7562/gvc-agrees-to-sell-50-stake-in-spanish-business-sportium
Last checked 14 Oct 2026. Review text checked against our data on 19 Oct 2026. How we check facts. Gambling can be addictive. Help: BeGambleAware, GamStop, Gamblers Anonymous.
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