Spain Orders Online Gambling Operators to Match Payment Holder to Player Account
Royal Decree 813/2026 took effect 28 October. Licensed operators must match payment holder to account holder; legacy players have until 28 April 2027.
Spain’s iGaming “Reset” in 2026
Spain is gearing up for stricter iGaming controls: cross-operator limits, tougher ad warnings, and public-health-led risk detection.
European regulators unite to combat illegal online gambling
Seven European regulators launch a coordinated data-sharing pact to combat illegal online gambling and strengthen consumer protection.
DGOJ renews advisory council & unveils Safe Gambling Program
Spain’s gambling regulator renews advisory body and drafts Safe Gambling Program 2026–2030, focusing on player protection.
Spain Fines 14 Unlicensed Gambling Operators €77M
DGOJ fines 14 illegal operators €77M and bans them for 2 years amid record market growth and rising identity theft cases.
Spain’s DGOJ Hosts AML Meeting to Strengthen AML Measures
Spain’s DGOJ gathers and host the first meeting with industry and regulatory bodies to enhance anti-money laundering measures in gambling.
Spain Considers Stricter ID Checks for Gambling
Spain's government proposes mandatory ID checks for gambling to block minors and self-excluded players from gaming.
Soft2Bet Enters Spain With Tailored Casino Products
Soft2Bet secures Spanish gaming licence to launch customized casino products, aiming for market growth and global expansion.
Spain fines online gambling operators €65M in H1 2024
The Spanish regulator DGOJ imposes €65M in fines on 15 online gambling operators for severe violations in H1 2024.
Spain Joins Macolin Convention to Combat Sports Manipulation
Spain strengthens its fight against match-fixing by ratifying the Macolin Convention on sports manipulation.
Spanish Gambling Regulator Enforces Anti-Match-Fixing Participation
Spain’s DGOJ mandates gambling operators to join the SIGMA anti-match-fixing programme and use a whistleblower portal.
Spanish Gambling Regulator to Launch Central Data Registry in 2025
Spain's DGOJ is creating a centralised data registry to enhance transparency and responsible gambling, set to launch in early 2025.
RFET Joins Forces with DGOJ to Combat Sports Betting Fraud in Spain
Royal Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET) enhances sports integrity by joining DGOJ's SIGMA service, aiming to combat betting fraud.
Spain's Basque Country Strengthens Sports Integrity with National Collaboration
Spain's Basque Country collaborates with the DGOJ, gaining access to SIGMA for enhanced sports betting integrity and match-fixing vigilance.
Spain's DGOJ Bolsters Betting Integrity with AFE Integration
Spain's DGOJ incorporates the AFE into its SIGMA monitoring service, strengthening the fight against match-fixing and betting fraud.
Spain Allocates €1.3m for Research into Gambling Harm, Boosts Prevention Efforts
The DGOJ of Spain endorses 26 projects with a €1.3m fund to study gambling harm, emphasizing early risk detection and youth protection
Spanish Ministry Reports on Gambling Trends: Low Online Play Prevails
Spain's Ministry of Consumer Affairs reveals gambling habits with only 6.6% engaging online, amidst 49.5% national participation.
Spain bolsters efforts to combat sports betting fraud
Spanish Ministry of Consumer Affairs announced regarding the signing of a collaborative agreement with the General Directorate of Police
Spain imposes sanctions on 20 operators for engaging in illegal gambling in Q2
Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego fines over €35.0m ($38.6m) on 20 online operators for engaging in illegal gambling activities.