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Only a few days ago, the Spanish government published Royal Decree 813/2026 in the Official Gazette (BOE). This Royal Decree imposes major additional AML burdens on Spanish iGaming operators. The Royal Decree will already enter into force in two weeks’ time – on October 28, 2026. From then on: Licensed operators cannot register new players without first verifying that the holder of the payment account is the same individual as the holder of the gambling account. Existing play

Blask daily data shows how closely Spain’s iGaming demand follows football — and how that pattern broke in 2026. In Spain, football sets the rhythm of iGaming demand. Weekends are the peaks, and the weekdays that spike are usually big European match days. In 2024, the day with the highest demand was the EURO final, when Spain beat England.

During this webinar, our expert speakers Xavi Munoz Bellvehí, Managing Partner at ECIJA Barcelona; Mauro de Fabritiis, Founder of MDF Partners; Camille Gonzálvez, TMT & iGaming Lawyer at ECIJA; and Dmitry Belianin, Managing Partner at Blask, addressed several current developments in Spain's regulated iGaming market.

Regulators can sometimes be seen as gatekeepers who stop things from happening, and the iGaming industry tends to treat them that way, with regulations like a constraint to be managed and worked around. However, when looking at the Spanish market, there is a decent argument for the opposite reading. The restrictions on live casino haven't held the market back, but rather have pointed it somewhere new, and suppliers leveraging cutting-edge tech within the legal framework are d

Ahead of our 2026 Gaming in Spain Conference, which will take place on October 15, 2026, in Madrid, we will be hosting a pre-conference webinar on the current state of Spain's regulated iGaming market. The webinar will take place on Tuesday, September 15 at 15:30 CET. Whether you are looking for a quick update on the Spanish regulated iGaming market or want to know if attending this year's Gaming in Spain Conference is right for you, this free Gaming in Spain webinar is not t

The 2026 Gaming in Germany Conference, which takes place on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, promises to be an absolute highlight for everyone who is professionally involved in Germany's regulated iGaming market. This event offers the perfect mix of highly pertinent topics, relevant attendees & speakers, and up-to-date thought leadership. Key topics The 2026 Gaming in Germany Conference will cover the following topics: The ongoing evaluation of the 2021 State Gambling Treaty Strat

2026 Gaming in Germany Conference announces first speakers

Licensed prediction betting coming to Spain?

Our recent Gaming in the Nordics Launch Event, which took place at the Better Collective HQ in Copenhagen, highlighted the leading role of Nordic markets in Europe's iGaming ecosystem. If you were there, thank you for attending! In case you missed it, video recordings of key sessions will be made available soon. In the meantime, a photostream of the event is available here. Nordic pragmatism: Innovative regulation & operator compliance During the event, Morten Ronde, CEO of t

Join us THIS TUESDAY, June 30 at 15:30 CET, for our next Gaming in Spain webinar “Licensed prediction betting in Spain?” In addition to providing a general regulatory update, as well as a look at the growing popularity of prediction markets, this webinar will explore the question whether prediction betting could fit into Spain's iGaming regulatory framework. Speakers: Xavi Munoz Bellvehí, Managing Partner ECIJA Barcelona Camille Gonzálvez, TMT & iGaming Lawyer, ECIJA Josh Hod

With the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaching, this report examines the structural features of the Spanish online betting market that will shape operator economics during the tournament. We compare Spain's GGR margin against the major European regulated markets, look at how reliant Spanish operators are on football relative to peers, and use historical patterns from France and elsewhere to frame the scale of handle the World Cup is likely to generate for Spanish operators.

Next week, on Thursday June 18, the Gaming in the Nordics Launch Event will take place at the Better Collective HQ in Copenhagen. Gaming in the Nordics aims to provide thought leadership and will bring together key decision makers in the regulated (or soon-to-be-regulated) Danish, Swedish, Finnish, and Norwegian iGaming markets. We are very happy to welcome Jesper Kärrbrink, CEO of Immense Group, and Jeffrey Haas, Chair of Blask to our speaker lineup. The event's keynote addr

This year's Gaming in Holland Conference takes place Thursday, June 4 at the KIT Royal Tropical Institute in Amsterdam – which is now only a few days away! As always, the annual GiH Conference is THE event for operators, suppliers, and service providers to find out what's happening in the Dutch gambling market and to connect with all the major decision makers. Here are five more reasons why you shouldn't miss it: Hear directly from the regulator. Ella Seijsener, Director Lice

On Thursday, June 18, 2026, Gaming in the Nordics will bring together in Copenhagen key decision makers in the regulated (or soon-to-be-regulated) Danish, Swedish, Finnish, and Norwegian iGaming markets. Gaming in the Nordics is the latest initiative from Gaming in Europe, which is well known for its annual Gaming in Holland, Gaming in Germany, and Gaming in Spain conferences. The event will take place at the Better Collective HQ in Copenhagen, and will feature Mr. Anders Dor

The 2026 Gaming in Holland Conference, which is set to take place Thursday, June 4, will once again bring together key decision makers in the regulated Dutch gambling market. Moreover, the event will explore what steps to take and how best to cooperate in order to #ReclaimTheMarket from the growing threat of illegal and unfair competition.

The Netherlands Sports Betting Market: 2026 FIFA World Cup Opportunity

During this webinar, our expert speakers – Timothy Malmros Genach, SEO expert, Magenti Media; Dr. Andreas Ditsche, CEO, iGaming.com; Frank op de Woerd, Editor-in-Chief, CasinoNieuws.nl; and Maarten Haijer, Secretary General, EGBA – highlighted several key issues related to the (relative) rise in illegal gambling advertising.

When spring arrives, it is always a good moment to look ahead to the rest of the year. As always, the 2026 Gaming in Germany Conference will be held in November in Berlin. But before then, during the summer, the world's largest sports betting event – the 2026 FIFA World Cup – will take place in Canada, Mexico, and the US. How will this event impact Germany's sports betting market?

Market Overview Germany’s legal sports betting market, across both online and retail channels, generated approximately €8.5 billion in turnover during 2025, representing modest year-over-year growth of around 1%. Football remains the dominant sport, accounting for approximately 78% of this wagering activity, according to the GGL’s 2024 data. Based on H2’s proprietary player survey data conducted in early 2026, international fixtures represent a relatively small share o

To create awareness of the growing challenge posed by illegal affiliate marketing to licensed markets, Gaming in Europe will host a webinar titled “The rise of illegal affiliate marketing explained: Methods & countermeasures” on Thursday, April 16, at 14:00 CET. A growing problem As a result of the overall growing importance of online spaces – especially when combined with broadcast and print marketing restrictions – affiliate marketing has become an increasingly significant