CEDDD has submitted amendments to Spain’s draft reform of Gambling Act 13/2011, arguing that it should explicitly cover people with disabilities and older people. The organisation calls for accessible information and tailored preventive measures, including easy-read content and reasonable adjustments.
The proposals could shape accessibility and consumer-protection requirements for gambling businesses in Spain.
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Spain’s DGOJ met representatives of ANESAR, FEMARA, FAMACASMAN and ACEO as part of its discussions on a proposed reform of the Gambling Law. ANESAR said the groups opposed expanding public gambling products and terminals into additional sales channels; the DGOJ plans further meetings before drafting a bill, while the report said parliamentary timing could prevent completion in the current legislature.
It was reported that Deputy Alberto Martínez Urincho presented a proposal for tighter gaming and sweepstakes protections to Mexico City’s Congress. The report noted that the governing framework is federal law.
Italy’s economy minister, Giancarlo Giorgetti, signed a policy directive setting the ministry’s priorities for 2027, including completing tax reform and strengthening controls and revenue recovery in gaming. The planned reorganisation of land-based public gambling was not completed by the deadline set under the 2023 tax delegation, while implementation of the online reform continues.
It was reported that a PD football reform bill submitted to the Senate includes stronger gambling advertising restrictions. The wider proposal addresses problems in the Italian football system.
Malta submitted a detailed opinion on Austria’s proposed online gambling law, delaying its approval process, according to the report. Austria must demonstrate the draft’s compliance with EU treaties by 7 December 2026; the proposal includes multiple concessions, website blocking and payment blocking against unlicensed operators.
Malta's government has decided to submit a detailed opinion on Austria's draft online gambling law, which slows the bill's approval process. Austria must now demonstrate by 7 December 2026 that the draft complies with EU treaties.