Spain’s gambling regulator reported 56,329 people registered for the country’s self-exclusion scheme in 2020, 6,042 more compared to the people who joined in 2019. The self-exclusion register, Registro General de Interdicciones de Acceso al Juego (RGIAJ) set up in 2015 by Spain’s gambling regulatory body Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ) is gaining popularity […]
The Spanish media trade union Asociación de Medios de Información (AMI) filed an appeal to the Supreme Tribunal of Spain to contest the amendments to the Royal Decree of Advertising made by the Consumer Affairs Ministry of the country. Digital Media Incumbents Favored AMI lodged the appeal to Spain’s Supreme Tribunal to ask the highest […]
Gibraltar-based online gaming and entertainment group 888 Holdings announced an existing partnership with iGaming provider Pariplay was extended to launch its casino titles in Spain and Portugal. “We’re delighted to expand on our long-term partnership with Pariplay.” Guy Cohen, Senior Vice President, B2C, 888 Holdings Successful Formula The deal extension between the gaming group and […]
Spain’s Ministry for Consumer Affairs is continuing its efforts to review and tighten gambling laws in 2021, following significant changes made last year. Advertising Restrictions and Sponsorship Ban Caused Controversy Some of the steps in this direction is enforcing the advertising restrictions adopted last year, as well as the changes to regulatory fees for licensees. […]
Spain’s online gambling revenue reported an annual increase of 2.8%. Sports Betting and Casino Account for 86% of the Grand Total Licensed online gambling operators generated revenue of €191.2 million in the three months ending September 30, according to figures from Spain’s Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ) released on Wednesday. This corresponds to […]
The DGOJ and UNE signed an accord to create a new technical agency to harmonize Spain’s federal gambling regulations and standards. New Entity to Meet EU Requirements The Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ), Spain’s gambling regulator, has signed a new collaborative arrangement to create a new technical agency tasked with harmonizing the country’s […]
The Regional Ministry of Health prohibited games of chance in bars and restaurants, but later added slot machines to the list, which provoked a furious reaction by the industry. Reach of the Initial Order and Subsequent Correction On December 22, the High Court of Justice of the Community of Valencia (TSJCV) issued a resolution suspending […]
Gambling sector sees 50% drop compared to 2019 reports the latest Yearbook of Gaming in Spain 2020. Spanish Gambling Experiences Hardships in Pandemic Year The Spanish gambling industry association, Cejuego, and the University Carlos III of Madrid have compiled a revised outlook of the gambling industry in the country, reporting a 50% drop in gambling […]
Pariplay announced Thursday it will enter the Spanish regulated market through 888casino’s brand MGA Games, providing the gaming developer with its Fusion platform and Ignite program. Milestone Entry for Pariplay iGaming aggregator Pariplay announced on November 26 it has partnered up with casino game provider MGA Games to enter the Spanish market via 888casino. Pariplay […]
Earlier this week, MGA Games revealed its exciting plans for next year. The company plans to launch 15 IP products and enter new markets. Celebrating its 100th game, MGA Games will develop a sequel of the successful Chiquito de la Calzada. MGA Games Reveals Its Vision for 2021 The online gambling game developer MGA Games […]
