Regulation
Spain sets €3,300 monthly cross-operator deposit limit for online players
The joint deposit limit system becomes mandatory on 26 March 2027, applying default limits across all operators where players hold accounts.
All news
Reports
Deals & M&A
Interconexión says server-hosted type B machines already run in Castilla y León
García Barquín said the server-hosted type B model already operates in the region, not a future proposal.
Deals & M&A
R. Franco raises I Link It output after order increase in Spain
The reported order increase and capacity expansion signal stronger demand for R. Franco's slot cabinets among Spanish venue operators.
People moves
Orenes executive says family firms must keep changing the business, not their values
García Cuestas said family gaming companies must adapt their business continuously while preserving their values.
People moves
Cocamatic's Palomares says family continuity need not mean family management
Palomares said family continuity need not mean family management, addressing ownership separation from management.
Regulation
Castilla y León gaming congress draws 18 reports across 15 outlets on first day
Coverage centred on the opening address noting the sector's companies, direct jobs and regional treasury contribution.
Deals & M&A
EGT Digital debuts X-Nave platform in Spain with El Dorado online launch
The partnership supports the eldoradocasino.es launch and marks X-Nave's first Spanish deployment.
People moves
Castilla y León family business chief backs family firms at Soria gaming congress
Estévez Gudino said family firms are more profitable, citing agility, long-term commitment and owner capital.
Deals & M&A
Interconexión outlines server-hosted type B machine model in ten slides
The presentation frames server-hosted type B machines as established technology, giving operators and suppliers a reference model for networked machine oversight in Castilla y León.
Regulation
Andalucía publishes Mijas gaming training centre agreement
The published four-year agreement keeps the Mijas centre running as a national reference centre for gambling training.
Regulation
InfoPlay reviews Spain's new Player Portal and its limits
The free portal centralises a user's online gambling activity across licensed operators, requiring Cl@ve, certificate or electronic ID.
Enforcement & compliance
Two men receive suspended sentences over illegal Cardiff poker games
Operators can see that criminal funds linked to illegal poker games may lead to suspended prison sentences and a proceeds hearing.
Source: UKGC
Enforcement & compliance
UKGC suspends BresBet and Bet St George licences over suspected compliance failings
UKGC advises Bet St George customers who believe the operator owes them funds to contact BTG following the administrator appointment.
Source: UKGC
Enforcement & compliance
UKGC suspends Targetlocal’s remote licence over anti-money laundering failings
Operators can see that significant action following anti-money laundering enquiries preceded the lifting of Targetlocal’s licence suspension.
Source: UKGC
People moves
Sarah Fox to join Gambling Commission executive team on secondment
The Commission’s policy, research, statistics and National Lottery regulation functions will be led by a senior DCMS gambling and lotteries leader.
Source: UKGC
People moves
Ruth Evans appointed chair of the Gambling Commission
The chair appointment establishes five-year leadership for the Gambling Commission beginning on 30 September 2026.
Source: UKGC
Enforcement & compliance
QuinnBet agrees £609,104 settlement with UKGC over regulatory failures
The settlement requires QuinnBet to pay £609,104 following failures in customer protection and anti-money laundering controls.
Source: UKGC
Regulation
UKGC sets new category B gaming machine requirements
Licensees will gain access to session information to support interactions with consumers showing signs of gambling harm.
Source: UKGC
Enforcement & compliance
UKGC announces £5m settlement with Rank Group casino operators in Great Britain
The settlement requires Rank Group’s casino operators to pay £5m and undergo independent scrutiny of their money laundering and safer gambling controls.
Source: UKGC
Enforcement & compliance
UKGC orders L & L Europe to pay £900,000 over withdrawal delays
L & L Europe will pay £900,000 over failures including unnecessarily delaying consumer withdrawals, the Commission said.
Source: UKGC
Enforcement & compliance
Police arrest two suspects over illegal casino in Bristol
The investigation involves police and UKGC enforcement action against suspected gambling offences at Bristol premises.
Source: UKGC
Regulation
UKGC reports GB gambling yield up 4.4% to £17.5bn
Sarah Gardner said regulated gambling generated £17.5bn gross gambling yield in the year to March 2026, up 4.4%.
Source: UKGC
Enforcement & compliance
Evolution Malta to pay £4.75m settlement after UKGC investigation
Suppliers should assess where games are available and strengthen risk assessment, supply-chain controls and customer due diligence.
Source: UKGC
Enforcement & compliance
Gambling Commission backs police operation against illegal gambling in Sheffield and Doncaster
Regulators and police found illegal betting terminals, cash and gold during coordinated operations and arrested three people.
Source: UKGC
Tenders & awards
Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa awards payment services contract to SIBS Pagamentos
SIBS Pagamentos was awarded the contract covering cash-in and cash-out across Santa Casa's gaming channels.
Source: TED