As the Spanish government is preparing another round of gambling restrictions, licensed operators are now indicating that they will resist these measures as much as possible.
Measures in the process of being launched include cross-operator deposit limits and a new central, DGOJ-mandated problem gambling detection algorithm.
In the longer term, the Spanish government intends to amend the Gambling Act and introduce, among other things, significant new marketing restrictions.
In response to these proposals, trade body Jdigital released a statement indicating that it will not cooperate with the government and regulator until at least after next year’s parliamentary elections, stating: “In the final phase of the current legislative session, and with no expectation that a reform of this magnitude can complete the legislative process and become law, work carried out in the coming months must necessarily be viewed with a horizon that extends beyond the current legislative term.”
Spanish-licensed operators thus appear to be betting on the more industry-friendly Partido Popular returning to power in 2027.
During a recent Gaming in Spain webinar, gaming lawyer Xavi Munoz, Managing Partner at ECIJA Barcelona, said that Spanish-licensed operators are clearly unhappy with the proposed reforms, and are considering launching a court case against the government to stop the DGOJ from implementing cross-operator deposit limits.
2026 Gaming in Spain Conference
Regulatory reform and the industry’s reaction will be important topics at this year’s Gaming in Spain Conference, taking place on October 15th in Madrid. With Mikel Arana, Director General of the DGOJ, and Jorge Hinojosa, Director General of Jdigital, both making an appearance, the immediate future of Spain’s regulated iGaming market is certain to be discussed.
The event’s full agenda, which includes sessions on the growing threat of the black market, AML and fraud prevention, new products and technologies, and much more, is available HERE
Practical information
The 2026 Gaming in Spain Conference takes place Thursday October 15th, at the Auditorio ECIJA, close to the beating the heart of Madrid. Click HERE to register.
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