Banned in Brazil, Taxed in Britain, Capped in Spain: Lucky Lou's Weekly Rake Report
Lucky Lou on a week of bans, taxes and caps: Brazil's betting shutdown, Britain's 25% machine duty, the KSA's record €37m fine and Spain's deposit leash.
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.
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.
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.
7777 Gaming Expands into Latin America with R. Franco Digital
7777 Gaming partners with R. Franco Digital to bring its diverse casino content to Spain and key Latin American markets.
7777 Gaming Expands with Sportium Partnership
7777 Gaming partners with Sportium to expand its presence in Spain, Colombia, and Mexico with innovative gaming content.
Mastermind Behind MGM Cyberattack Arrested in Spain
The alleged mastermind of the MGM cyberattack, a 22-year-old British national, was arrested in Spain. A Crackdown on Scattered Spider
Spain Reinforces Gambling Ad Restrictions Amid Legal Challenges
Spain's renewed commitment to regulating gambling advertisements, focusing on online, social media, and celebrity endorsements.
Spain Supreme Court Relaxes Gambling Ad Laws
Spain's Supreme Court overturned several restrictions of Royal Decree 958/2020, including bans on celebrity endorsements.
GiG Expands in Spain and Argentina with New iGaming Partnerships
GiG announces pivotal partnerships in Spain and Argentina, aiming to revolutionize iGaming with its CoreX platform and SportX sportsbook.
Balearic Islands Escalate Battle Against Gambling Addiction
The Balearic Islands take significant steps to combat gambling addiction, with a new hearing set to discuss future policies and regulations.
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.
Endorphina and Casino777 Forge Strategic Alliance to Enrich Spain's iGaming Landscape
Innovative partnership between Endorphina and Casino777 introduces an exclusive game selection to Spanish players.
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.
Pablo Bustinduy Appointed as Spain's New Minister for Social Rights and Gambling Policy
Pablo Bustinduy replaces Alberto Garzon as Spain's minister for social rights, taking the reins of the country's ongoing gambling reforms