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Spain finalises projects for €1.3m gambling harm research grant

The ministry of consumer affairs launched the application process in Spain in April. Some 37 gambling-related research projects were put forward for funding from universities, health institutions, R&D centres and non-profit entities. Submissions needed to be for projects focusing on harm or conditions related to gambling activities. A total of…

Gambling Addiction ・ 03 November 2023

Yogonet

Spain: 22% of gamblers are under 25 years of age and their preferred method of gambling is in person

The General Directorate of Gaming Regulation (DGOJ), the regulating entity of the online sector in Spain, issued the results of the Gaming Prevalence Study 2022-2023, in which it revealed that the profile of the player is increasingly younger since 22% is younger than 25 years old and that the way of entering the game is, mostly,…

Gambling Addiction ・ 31 October 2023

European Gaming

Spain’s Council of Ministers Approves New Responsible Gambling Decree

Spain's Council of Ministers has approved the latest royal decree on gambling, bringing 30 new responsible gaming measures into law. The Royal Decree of the Development of Safer Gaming Environments had been proposed by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs and follows last year's decree that introduced new advertising restrictions. The decree has a…

Gambling Addiction ・ 17 March 2023

Mint

Gambling sites, influencers openly flout govt advisory

More than a dozen celebrities, including top actors, cricketers and other macro and mid-tier influencers, are in potential violation of a government advisory as they continue to appear in advertisements of betting websites and apps and their surrogate news sites NEW DELHI: More than a dozen celebrities, including top actors, cricketers and other…

Gambling Sites ・ 26 December 2022

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Spain’s DGOJ Reports Total Online Gambling Fines of €84М

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs in Spain has warned about the need for better monitoring practices in the online gambling sector. The warning comes in the context of the rise in year-on-year fines given to online gambling operators with a license to operate, according to data from the Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ).…

Politics ・ 23 November 2022

iGaming Business

Jdigital urges rethink over Spanish gambling advertising restrictions

Spain's Royal Decree on the Commercial Communications of Gambling Activities entered into force in November 2020, banning sponsorship deals with operators, with the aim of reducing minors' exposure to gambling ads. Advertising on TV and radio is also now restricted to the hours of 1am to 5am, a measure that extends to videos on YouTube, while…

Law ・ 21 July 2022

The Dubrovnik Times

How European Countries are Going to Legalize Their Gambling Markets

Europe is a rather complex continent when it comes to gambling legislation because of the sheer variance and diversity of the region. There isn't a single specific piece of legislation within the European Union that serves as blanket legislation for the countries. Rather, the countries in Europe have a very autonomous and independent approach to…

Law ・ 14 January 2022

Gambling News

Spain's CNMC Backed PRD Provisions for Gambling Restrictions

Spain's national competition authority, Comision Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia (CNMC), expressed its support for the draft legislation for tighter online gambling regulation. The CNMC, Spain's authority that ensures markets from all sectors adhere to consumer and company standards, released a report related to the draft Royal Decree…

Law ・ 11 January 2022

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Garzon warns of tougher Spanish gambling reforms

Alberto Garzon, Spain's Minister of Consumer Affairs, has warned licensed gambling incumbents to prepare for further drastic changes to the country's gambling laws, which will focus on raising all-around consumer protections and operator conduct. Appointed last year by Spain's coalition government to overhaul a fragmented gambling regime, Garzon…

Law ・ 10 August 2021

Lexology

In review: licensing and taxation of gambling activities in Spain

i Legislation and jurisprudence The main laws and regulation of gambling matters on a national level are as follows. General regulationsGeneral regulations are: Gambling Act No. 13/2011, dated May 26; Royal Decree No. 1613/2011 of 14 November, establishing technical requirements for gaming activities; Royal Decree No. 1614/2011, of 14 November,…

Finance ・ 29 June 2021

Lexology

A general introduction to gambling law in Spain

According to the Spanish Act No. 13/2011, dated May 26, 2011 on gaming activities (the Gambling Act) a'gambling activity', which consequently is subject to the provisions and requirements set forth in the Gambling Act, is understood to mean any activity that involves risking sums of money or economically assessable objects on future and uncertain…

Law ・ 28 June 2021