16 OctDeals & M&A
Evoplay launches 50 titles with Gran Madrid’s online casino in Spain
The launch expands Evoplay’s distribution in Spain through Gran Madrid’s licensed online casino.
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October 2026
16 OctDeals & M&A
Evoplay partners with Gran Madrid to supply around 50 games in Spain
The partnership expands Evoplay’s distribution through Gran Madrid’s Spanish online casino.
16 OctDeals & M&A
Evoplay supplies around 50 titles to Gran Madrid in Spain
Gran Madrid’s Spanish casino gains around 50 Evoplay titles through the partnership.
16 OctRegulation
Analysis contrasts Murcia bingo reform with delays in Valencia
The reported reform allows new bingo formats in Murcia, while the article describes continuing delays in Valencia.
16 OctRegulation
Melilla proposes gaming-hall access, distance and visibility restrictions
Gaming halls could face new access, siting and visibility requirements if the proposed rules are adopted.
16 OctRegulation
DGOJ discusses joint deposit limits and forthcoming advertising impact report
The system adds a cross-operator deposit cap, while the advertising impact assessment is still awaiting publication.
16 OctRegulation
Murcia assembly committee backs youth gambling prevention plan
The proposed plan and rules could change prevention measures and operating conditions for gambling venues in Murcia.
16 OctRegulation
Galicia's addiction prevention plan proposes tougher gambling penalties and advertising rules to protect minors
The plan proposes advertising rules, more minor-access inspections and higher penalties, but these are not yet binding obligations.
16 OctDeals & M&A
DAZN Bet agrees multi-year Atlético de Madrid betting sponsorship
The partnership gives DAZN Bet a multi-year official betting sponsorship with Atlético de Madrid.
16 OctPeople moves
Batres returns to casino management at Gran Casino Sardinero
The report identifies Batres as the manager of Gran Casino Sardinero in Santander.
16 OctRegulation
CeJuego cites declines in two Spanish gambling-prevalence measures
The figures distinguish possible problem gambling from possible gambling disorder in Spain’s policy debate.
16 OctRegulation
Valencia allocates €62,000 to gambling-prevention programmes in 2026
The allocation funds gambling-prevention programmes through municipal and university collaboration.
16 OctRegulation
DGOJ extends risk-detection consultation to 26 October at 23:59
Interested parties have four additional days to comment under the consultation’s unchanged scope and conditions.
16 OctDeals & M&A
NOVOMATIC Spain explains four-level Symphony jackpot in hospitality video
The video explains a jackpot feature intended for NOVOMATIC Spain’s hospitality channel.
16 OctRegulation
Valencia increases addiction-prevention funding to €5m, including €420,000 from gambling sanctions
Gambling sanctions fund part of a broader prevention programme, rather than its entire €5m budget.
16 OctLicences & markets
Emotiva opens first Andalusian gaming hall in Málaga
The opening adds Andalusia to Emotiva’s gaming-hall operations in Spain.
16 OctFunding
Barcino Slot increases capital by €200,000 and changes business purpose
Barcino Slot’s revised business purpose removes bingo and limits machine maintenance and repair to Barcelona province.
16 OctRegulation
Canary Islands draft proposes combined bingo-machine limits with admission controls
The draft changes how bingo halls could combine and position machines while retaining admission requirements.
15 OctRegulation
DGOJ joins Gaming in Spain 2026 conference on online gambling regulation
The joint deposit limit changes how deposit limits apply to players with accounts at multiple online operators.
15 OctRegulation
CEJUEGO calls for equal gambling rules for public and private operators in Spain
CEJUEGO’s proposals seek consistent regulatory treatment for public and private operators and assessment of existing restrictions before further rules.
15 OctRegulation
Castilla-La Mancha plans to keep new casino licences closed until end of 2031
The planned restriction would prevent operators obtaining new casino licences in Castilla-La Mancha until the end of 2031.
15 OctRegulation
La Rioja proposes €795.91 fees for casino game authorisations in bingo and gaming halls
La Rioja’s proposal would charge €795.91 for authorising casino games in bingo and gaming halls, with revenue effects unquantified.
15 OctRegulation
DGOJ discusses online gambling regulation at Gaming in Spain Conference 2026
The DGOJ-managed system sets a shared deposit limit across a person’s accounts with different online gambling operators.
14 OctRegulation
Spain sets future payment ownership checks for online gambling operators
Operators will need to update payment verification procedures and restrict withdrawals for existing customers until they verify payment ownership.
14 OctRegulation
Spain’s gambling authority seeks further feedback on compulsory player-risk model
The further consultation gives stakeholders another opportunity to comment on the compulsory player-risk model.
13 OctRegulation
DGOJ proposes monthly risk tests for Spain’s licensed online operators
A binding shared test would standardise how nationally licensed operators identify and respond to players showing signs of gambling risk.
13 OctRegulation
Navarra forecasts nearly €11m in gambling taxes for 2027 budget
Navarra’s forecast identifies nearly €11m in expected gambling tax revenue for its 2027 budget.
13 OctEnforcement & compliance
Spanish government collects nothing from €465m in illegal gambling fines
Spain’s uncollected €465m in illegal gambling fines highlights collection difficulties involving cross-border activities and company locations.
13 OctRegulation
Spain opens public consultation on gambling risk-detection mechanism
Operators can use the consultation to understand the proposed approach to detecting risky behaviour in state-wide gambling.
10 OctDeals & M&A
Lottomatica and CIRSA sign plan for merger into Italian group
The signed plan sets out CIRSA’s proposed merger into Lottomatica, giving investors a formal agreement following September’s disclosure.
8 OctRegulation
Castilla-La Mancha approves entertainment law affecting gambling premises
Gambling establishments in Castilla-La Mancha are affected by the newly approved entertainment law published in the official gazette.
7 OctRegulation
DGOJ mandates additional warnings in gambling advertising in Spain
Gambling advertisers in Spain must include specific additional warnings in their commercial communications.
7 OctPeople moves
S Gaming recruits Michelle Brown to manage commercial activity ahead of international expansion
Brown will support operator relationships and distribution deals as S Gaming prepares to enter additional regulated markets.
6 OctRegulation
Spain’s snap election delays gambling reform
Spain’s election delays wider Gambling Act reform, while approved measures will proceed regardless of the outcome.
6 OctRegulation
DGOJ sets design rules for mandatory gambling advertising notices in Spain
Operators and affiliates must adapt advertising layouts to accommodate prescribed warning designs and minimum display areas.
6 OctRegulation
AZEMAR Aragón seeks changes to draft regional gambling rules
The proposals could change machine permit transfers, venue limits, lottery terminal controls, and gaming hours.
5 OctDeals & M&A
E-Gaming Spain Online presents 25 online games at SBC Summit Lisbon
The catalogue gives Spanish gaming platforms access to the company’s online games and potential collaboration opportunities.
September 2026
29 SepRegulation
Spanish operators signal opposition to proposed gambling restrictions
Licensed Spanish operators face further government restrictions in preparation and are signalling resistance.
15 SepDeals & M&A
Hacksaw Gaming expands bet365 content agreement in Spain
The expanded agreement supplies bet365 with additional online casino content in Spain, supporting Hacksaw Gaming’s operator relationship strategy.
15 SepRegulation
La Rioja establishes advisory commission for gambling policy
Operators will join an advisory commission tasked with proposing a gambling harm strategy and a two-year action plan.
15 SepRegulation
Aragon gambling regulation proposal completes EU standstill period
Aragon’s proposed general gambling regulation has completed the EU standstill period under the European Commission’s TRIS procedure.
14 SepRegulation
Murcia draft bingo regulation proposes electronic bingo in halls
Murcia’s proposal would introduce a new electronic bingo format for hall operators.
14 SepRegulation
Castilla-La Mancha plans casino authorisation moratorium extension to 2031
Prospective casino operators face a proposed suspension of new authorisations until 2031, with statutory status.
14 SepPeople moves
Catalan government appoints Víctor Campos Pamias to tax and gambling records role
The appointment gives Víctor Campos Pamias oversight of the computerised register and archives for Catalonia’s tax and gambling administration.
11 SepRegulation
Andalusia tax agency publishes final gambling machine register for July tax assessment
Operators can download machine records using a digital certificate from the final register supporting quarterly tax assessments.
11 SepDeals & M&A
Lottomatica and CIRSA merger draws favourable assessment from Spanish market expert
Investors have Morales-Hermo’s favourable assessment that the all-share merger would improve the combined group’s retail and online operations.
11 SepRegulation
Murcia strengthens electronic bingo controls through updated regulations
Bingo operators face system approval and record retention requirements, with authorities empowered to monitor operations and block equipment.
11 SepRegulation
Murcia government approves bingo rules update covering electronic formats
Murcia’s approved bingo regulations strengthen security and oversight for operators offering electronic formats.
10 SepDeals & M&A
iGaming company seeks buyer with Spanish licences valid until 2029
The sale offers investors a business with Spanish licences valid until 2029, limited operations and an existing customer base.
9 SepRegulation
Basque Government allocates EUR100,000 to problem gambling prevention projects
The Basque Government's EUR100,000 programme funds non-profit gambling prevention activities but excludes treatment, therapy and rehabilitation.
9 SepRegulation
Catalonia amends gambling tax self-assessment form 040
The amendment changes gambling tax administration under Catalonia's tax agency and permits supplementary self-assessments that the previous form did not accommodate.
3 SepDeals & M&A
Cirsa shares rise nearly 20% in Spain after Lottomatica merger announcement
Corporate and regulatory approvals remain conditions for completing the combination of Cirsa and Lottomatica.
3 SepDeals & M&A
Lottomatica describes Cirsa merger as low risk
Lottomatica’s merger assessment links confidence in Cirsa’s management with lessons from earlier deals that failed after excessive changes were sought.
August 2026
25 AugPeople moves
Madrid appoints Nuria Baratas Crespo to gambling inspection support role
Madrid’s appointment moves an existing gambling official into inspection support, leaving her previous management position vacant.
6 AugEnforcement & compliance
Spanish fraud victims await recovery from surrendered gambling operator funds
The surrendered operator funds provide a partial recovery for the alleged fraud’s victims.
July 2026
31 JulRegulation
DGOJ meets LaLiga on Spanish gambling law reform
The meeting adds LaLiga’s input to the regulator’s reform process.
30 JulPeople moves
Spanish ministry appoints Bárbara Iacoangeli to gambling regulation role
The appointment adds technical capacity to Spain’s gambling regulatory team.
29 JulRegulation
ANESAR raises public gaming distribution concerns with DGOJ
The meeting brings land-based operators’ distribution concerns into the reform process.
29 JulRegulation
Spain advances financial integrity authority bill involving gambling funding
The proposal would bring gambling businesses into the funding base of the new authority.
29 JulRegulation
Galicia opens consultation on general gambling regulations
Stakeholders can comment on rules spanning the regional gambling sector.
28 JulLicences & markets
Betano prepares Spanish entry after DGOJ licence
The licence enables Betano to prepare its Spanish betting launch.
27 JulRegulation
DGOJ meets ANESAR over Spanish gambling law reform
The meeting gives the trade association a channel to discuss the proposed reform.
27 JulRegulation
Madrid awards €120,000 for youth addiction prevention including gambling
The grant funds a wider prevention programme that includes youth online gambling.
27 JulLicences & markets
Kaizen Gaming prepares Betano launch and seeks Spain managing director
The recruitment supports Kaizen Gaming’s planned Betano entry into Spain.
27 JulDeals & M&A
Codere handles more than 5.6 million retail World Cup bets
The figures show the tournament’s retail wagering and revenue contribution to Codere.
24 JulRegulation
Catalonia first-quarter gaming tax assessments increase 1.2%
The data distinguish higher assessed gaming taxes from slightly lower cash receipts.
22 JulRegulation
DGOJ begins meetings on Spanish gambling law reform
The meetings advance discussion of changes to Spain’s gambling framework.
22 JulRegulation
DGOJ begins industry meetings on Spanish gambling reform
The meetings allow industry representatives to contribute to reform discussions.
16 JulRegulation
DGOJ publishes Spain’s annual gambling activity report
The report brings national and regional gambling information into a shared publication.
June 2026
24 JunRegulation
Spain approves new gambling deposit limit system
Betting companies and customers will face a new deposit limit system.
May 2026
26 MayEnforcement & compliance
DGOJ opens proceedings against Polymarket and Kalshi
Both companies face disciplinary proceedings over alleged unlicensed gambling activity in Spain.
This week’s brief
Spanish authorities advance gambling proposals as operators expand commercial ties
Recent developments
Licences
- Emotiva opens first Andalusian gaming hall in Málaga
The opening adds Andalusia to Emotiva’s gaming-hall operations in Spain.
- Betano prepares Spanish entry after DGOJ licence
The licence enables Betano to prepare its Spanish betting launch.
- Kaizen Gaming prepares Betano launch and seeks Spain managing director
The recruitment supports Kaizen Gaming’s planned Betano entry into Spain.
Enforcement & compliance
- Spanish government collects nothing from €465m in illegal gambling fines
Spain’s uncollected €465m in illegal gambling fines highlights collection difficulties involving cross-border activities and company locations.
- Spanish fraud victims await recovery from surrendered gambling operator funds
The surrendered operator funds provide a partial recovery for the alleged fraud’s victims.
- DGOJ opens proceedings against Polymarket and Kalshi
Both companies face disciplinary proceedings over alleged unlicensed gambling activity in Spain.
Deals
- Evoplay launches 50 titles with Gran Madrid’s online casino in Spain
The launch expands Evoplay’s distribution in Spain through Gran Madrid’s licensed online casino.
- Evoplay partners with Gran Madrid to supply around 50 games in Spain
The partnership expands Evoplay’s distribution through Gran Madrid’s Spanish online casino.
- Evoplay supplies around 50 titles to Gran Madrid in Spain
Gran Madrid’s Spanish casino gains around 50 Evoplay titles through the partnership.
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