VIDEO | GiS Webinar report + Conference update
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.
New legislation & industry reaction
The DGOJ is currently preparing to implement cross-operator deposit limits as well as – in the longer term – even more impactful gambling reform.
According to Xavi Munoz, Spanish-licensed operators are unhappy with the proposed reforms. Operators are reportedly considering launching a court case against the government to stop the DGOJ from implementing cross-operator deposit limits.
Regarding the other proposed reforms, including the creation of a registry of approved B2B suppliers and the re-introduction of advertising restrictions, the industry appears to be betting on a change in government following the planned 2027 parliamentary elections and largely have suspended cooperation with the DGOJ.
Can the regulated offer still compete?
By using a side-by-side comparison of licensed and unlicensed offerings, Mauro De Fabritiis demonstrated that there is significantly less friction in using unlicensed offers. Registration, depositing, and promotions are some of the areas where the player experience is superior in the unregulated market.
De Fabritiis: “The policy rationale [for this increased friction] is player protection, but the customer may simply perceive the regulated offer as less rewarding than the dot com one.”
Spain's regulator-mandated problem gambling detection algorithm
Spanish-licensed operators will soon be obligated to implement the DGOJ's new central problem gambling detection algorithm. Camille Gonzálvez clarified operators’ obligations, as well as the timeline for implementation.
It now appears likely that operators must implement this algorithm in early 2027, although an earlier implementation, in Q4 2026, is still not entirely off the table.
Domestic versus international betting events
Dmitry Belianin discussed the growing popularity of prediction betting in Europe and Spain. He also showed that domestic football competitions can create a larger peak demand than even the FIFA World Cup – which, surprisingly, was the case in Spain in 2026.
An even more comprehensive analysis of football betting demand in Spain is available here.
Webinar video
A full recording of the webinar is available below.
More updates at the 2026 Gaming in Spain Conference!
If you are interested in Spain's regulated iGaming market, don't miss this year's Gaming in Spain Conference, which will take place on Thursday, October 15 in Madrid.
This year's conference will cover the latest regulatory developments – including, of course, the DGOJ's new problem gambling detection algorithm and cross-operator deposit limits.
The event will also look at new game types, such as prediction betting and sweepstakes, and will explore to what extent these new products can be offered in accordance with Spain's current regulatory framework.
Confirmed speakers include:
Mikel Arana, DG, DGOJ
Justo Sancho, Director of Safe Gambling, DGOJ
David Calvete Sarasa, Chief Inspector, National Police
Jorge Hinojosa, DG, Jdigital
Xavi Munoz Bellvehí, Managing Partner, ECIJA Barcelona
Patricia Lalanda, Partner, LOYRA Abogados
Gustaf Hagman & Jonas Delin, Co-Founders, Avanti Studios
Josh Hodgson, COO, H2 Gambling Capital
Dmitry Belianin, Co-Founder, Blask Business Intelligence
Mauro De Fabritiis, Founder, MDF Partners
Dr. Andreas Ditsche, CEO, iGaming.com
Check out the full agenda here.
Don't miss it. Register today.
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