Spain fines licensed operators a total of €3.5 million
Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs has put a total fine of €3.5 million on 26 licensed gambling operators, including Betfair, 888, and Codere.On November 25, 2025, the...
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Spain steps up as leader in European gambling regulation
Spain hosted the recent International Gaming Congress, showing influence and decisiveness for policy changes in the EU, where operators, academics, and officials discussed...
Spain requires gambling advertisements to include tobacco-style health warnings
In order to align gambling messaging with tobacco warning standards, the Spanish government has proposed new law that requires online gambling operators to visibly post...
Spain gets ready for iGaming growth peak in 2026
Spain's Ministry of Social Rights has released a new report, highlighting a 21.6% rise in active online gamblers over the previous year, citing “welcome bonuses” as the main...
Spanish operator Codere in scandal with Finance Minister
Spain’s Mossos d’Esquadra uncovered a lobbying operation involving former Spanish Finance Minister Cristóbal Montoro and high-ranking members of Codere.The investigation...
Barcelona suspends gambling licenses after court ruling
Barcelona will no longer issue new licenses for casinos, bingo halls, and gaming venues as a result of Spain’s Supreme Court annulling part of the city’s 2021 plan that set...
Spain’s DGOJ bans 14 illegal operators for two years
Spain’s gambling regulator, the General Directorate for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ), has taken severe action against unlicensed operators, fining 14 companies €77.4...
Spain reports iGaming growth despite strict restrictions
Spain reports significant growth in the iGaming industry, with the Directorate General of Gambling (DGOJ) noting increased marketing practices despite federal restrictions.
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Spain eyes stricter ID requirements for gambling
The Government of Spain is planning to introduce stricter ID requirements, aiming to exclude minors from the gambling industry.In a recent move, Spain's Ministry of...