The Valencian tax agency reported that receipts from type B and C gaming machines fell 8.7% in the first three months of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025. Bingo tax receipts decreased 19.3% over the same comparison, according to the reported figures.
Lower machine and bingo tax receipts highlight declining revenues from two land-based gambling segments.
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Andalusia’s tax agency announced the definitive census of authorised gaming machines, based on permits in force on 1 July 2026. The register covers category B and C machines and provides the basis for quarterly tax liabilities for July to September; operators can consult their records through the regional government’s online office.
The Galician government plans to maintain bingo tax relief in 2027 while the sector continues to recover from the pandemic, according to a report. The measures are being considered as part of the regional budget process for the coming year.
The Galician government plans to keep the tax reductions approved for bingo operators in place through 2027, according to the Xunta. The Xunta says bingo venues in Galicia have not yet returned to their pre-pandemic position. Keeping the relief is intended to help the activity recover, as it continues to feel the effects of the health crisis.
Bingo play in Spain’s Valencian Community reached €376m in 2024, up about 9.7% on the previous year, according to figures attributed to the regional government and industry sources. The report says the sector maintained operational stability in 2024 and 2025, with no significant venue closures, citing electronic bingo and interconnection between halls among the factors.
The Valencian government opened consultation on a draft update to rules for digital management of gambling machines and betting activities, with the Joc-er platform at its centre. The proposal would let users access Joc-er through secure credentials beyond electronic ID, including certificates from ACCV or FNMT. Businesses have 15 calendar days to submit comments.
The Valencian government has approved a decree governing gambling activity in the region, reportedly ending the transitional moratorium on machine licences. It bars new authorisations for B machines in hospitality venues, except for replacements or renewals, and permits gambling venues to relocate only if they increase their distance from schools.