Business
March 25, 2026
Codere Considers Sale, Onboards Macquarie, According to Reports
Gambling group Codere is reportedly considering selling its business for as much as $2.3 billion, or more. The news was first reported by the economy and finance-focused newsletter Expansión. Codere Could Sell Its Business by August According to Expansión’s report, the Spanish gaming group is eyeing a potential sale of its business to another party. […]
Casino
March 9, 2026
Spanish Police Bust Gang Exploiting Ukrainian Women for Online Gambling Laundering
A Ukrainian criminal organization in Spain has been busted by local police authorities, in collaboration with other agencies, and with assistance from Interpol. The gang is tied to money laundering, which was perpetuated through online gambling platforms. Police in Spain Bust Ukrainian Gang That Stole Identities, Laundered Money Through Gambling According to the investigators, a […]
Casino
February 18, 2026
Spanish Police Busts Gang That Robbed Gambling Halls
Spain’s south will no longer be terrorized by a criminal gang that targeted gambling halls across the region. Following an operation led by the La Policía Nacional, arrests were made, and the gang’s high-ranking members have been apprehended. Police authorities first began investigating the gang in 2025 when they first realized that a string of […]
Casino
January 16, 2026
ICRG Heads to ICE Barcelona 2026, Set to Champion RG
The International Center for Responsible Gaming will be attending the upcoming ICE Barcelona 2026 exhibition and will participate in the Innovations Challenge due to take place on January 20 at 10:15 CET, CDC Gaming originally reported. Confirming the news on Thursday, ICRG has been shortlisted and selected as a finalist from more than 50 submissions, […]
Lottery
December 31, 2025
Lottery Blunder in Spanish Village Sees Almost $5M in Lost Winnings
An administrative mistake during a traditional Christmas lottery plunged the usually quiet Spanish mountain village of Villamanín into chaos, costing residents EUR 4 million (approximately $4.7 million) in lottery winnings. Small Spanish Village Plunged into Turmoil Following Christmas Lottery Error Located in the province of León in northwestern Spain, the village has fewer than 100 […]
Sports
December 22, 2025
Rank Group Suffers $8.33M Payment Fraud in Spain
Rank Group’s shares have slid on the news that its Spanish operations and business unit have suffered a EUR 7.1 million ($8.33 million) payment fraud incident. Rank Group Suffers from a Payment Accident – Investigations Ongoing Presently, local police authorities are involved and investigating the accident with the company operating nine venues under the Enracha […]
Casino
December 16, 2025
TaDa Gaming Is Gearing Up for Flying Start of Year at ICE 2026
TaDa Gaming is returning to ICE Barcelona 2026 early next year with a presence at Stand 2S70 on January 19-21. The event, one of the industry’s largest, is an early weathervane for industry types to sync their watches and figure out where business leaders are headed. TaDa Gaming Welcomes Potential Partners at ICE 2026 However, […]
Industry
November 26, 2025
Spain Fines 32 Gaming Operators for Various Violations
Spain’s Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs, and Agenda 2030 has imposed fines totaling over EUR 33 million (approximately $38 million) on 32 gambling operators. This also includes very serious penalties against six foreign companies that were operating without a license in the country. Spanish Regulator Announces Dozens of Hefty Fines According to the Directorate […]
Industry
November 21, 2025
Spain Steps Forward as a Leader in European Gambling Regulation
Spain has taken a decisive step, positioning itself at the forefront of European gambling regulation. The country hosted the recent International Gaming Congress to showcase its policy ambitions and its growing influence among EU regulators. The event provided a platform for senior officials, operators, academics, and international experts to discuss the industry’s responsibilities. Lawmakers Are […]
Industry
October 30, 2025
UNAD Renews Call for Total Gambling Ad Ban in Spain
Spain’s Network for Addiction Care (UNAD) has reiterated its demand for the complete ban on all gambling and betting advertising, asserting that such promotional messaging is incompatible with prevention efforts and public health policies. UNAD Calls for Gambling Ad Ban UNAD president Luciano Poyato stressed that “promoting gambling is fundamentally at odds with prevention,” warning […]
