Spanish authorities advance gambling proposals as operators expand commercial ties

Spanish gambling policy activity this week covered risk detection, venue access and prevention funding. The DGOJ extended its second public consultation on a draft mechanism to detect risky gambling behaviour by four days, to 26 October. Melilla’s draft regulation proposed stricter admission and identification checks, including checks against access-prohibition registers. ¹²

Regional measures also addressed prevention and the games available in venues. Valencia approved an additional €1.1 million for 2026 addiction and drug-dependency prevention funding, raising the maximum to €5 million. Murcia reformed its gaming regulation to introduce electronic bingo and hall bingo, while an assembly committee unanimously supported a regional youth gambling prevention plan. ³⁴⁵

Commercial agreements accompanied the policy developments. Evoplay agreed to supply about 50 titles to Gran Madrid Casino Online in Spain’s regulated market. DAZN Bet agreed a multi-year partnership to become an official betting sponsor of Atlético de Madrid, including club-linked prize draws and fan experiences. ⁶

Entries cited

1. DGOJ extends Spain consultation on risky gambling behaviour to 26 October 2026-10-16
2. Melilla proposes tighter casino and gaming hall rules 2026-10-16
3. Valencia raises addiction prevention funding to €5 million, with €420,000 from gambling sanctions 2026-10-15
4. Murcia assembly committee backs youth gambling prevention plan 2026-10-16
5. Evoplay partners with Gran Madrid to supply around 50 games in Spain 2026-10-16
6. DAZN Bet becomes official betting sponsor of Atlético de Madrid in multi-year deal 2026-10-16

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