Spanish-licensed operators are reportedly considering court action to stop the DGOJ implementing cross-operator deposit limits. Jdigital said it would withhold cooperation with the government and regulator until after the 2027 parliamentary elections, while further gambling law and marketing changes are planned.
Potential court action could affect implementation of Spain’s proposed cross-operator deposit limits.
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Spain's DGOJ is preparing cross-operator deposit limits and a central problem-gambling detection algorithm, measures that will feature in the Gaming in Spain Conference in Madrid on 15 October, according to the report. The government also intends to amend the gambling act and introduce further marketing restrictions; Jdigital has said it will not cooperate with the government and regulator until after the next parliamentary elections.
Spain’s DGOJ is preparing cross-operator deposit limits and a centralised algorithm to identify potentially problematic gambling, according to the report. Jdigital has questioned whether the proposed legislative changes can pass before the current parliamentary term ends, while licensed operators are reportedly considering legal action over the deposit limits.
Spain's government approved a Royal Decree this week introducing a deposit limit system for betting companies and their customers. The measure forms part of wider political oversight of the Spanish betting sector, the outlet reported.
Spain’s Council of Ministers approved a Royal Decree establishing combined online gambling deposit limits per person. The default caps are €700 a day, €1,750 a week and €3,300 for each four-week period, and the DGOJ will manage a system to check deposits across authorised operators.
Spain's DGOJ outlined regulatory work on user protection, risk prevention, fraud and identity theft at the Bet On Ceuta 2026 event, according to the report. Director general Mikel Arana said the agency was prioritising challenges within the regulated market, while acknowledging illegal gambling remains a concern. Plans include shared deposit limits and a common system to identify risky behaviour.