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Spain imposes shock warnings on gambling

7 Oct 2025

Spain is getting tough on gambling addiction. The government has just imposed explicit warnings, inspired by those used on cigarette packets, to alert gamblers to the real risks associated with online betting and casinos.

Legislation

The NFL comes to Spain with Bwin

Sarah

9 Sep 2025

When the NFL announces its first regular season match in Spain on 16 November 2025 at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, it is not doing so alone. Alongside it, Bwin, via its parent company Entain, has become the NFL’s official sports betting partner in Spain.

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+21% online players thanks to welcome bonuses

Glen

7 Aug 2025

In 2024, a spark ignited the Spanish online gaming market: the return of welcome bonuses. The industry, long held back by strict restrictions, took advantage of a legal reversal to give new impetus to its promotions. The result: an impressive increase in activity, huge profits for operators… and a political twist on the horizon.

Economy

Spanish regulation: hot or cold?

Maxime

1 Jul 2025

Since the end of 2020, Spain has launched a series of drastic measures aimed at restricting gambling advertising, causing an earthquake in the industry. But behind these changes lies a complex reality: despite a fall in the number of new accounts, bets and deposits continue to climb. A surprising paradox.

Economy

Flutter: from gambling to community involvement

Julien

31 May 2025

At a time when the debate on the social responsibility of technology companies is intensifying, an unexpected player in the world of online gaming is speaking out, not through speeches but through concrete action. The Flutter Foundation, an entity linked to one of the largest digital games groups, has established itself as a catalyst for social change in the autonomous city of Ceuta in southern Spain.

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Spain sees online gambling revenues grow

Maxime

21 Dec 2024

Online gambling in Spain is booming. In the third quarter of 2023, online gambling revenues increased by 14.4% compared to last year.

Economy

Spain imposes record fines on online gambling sector

Maxime

28 Nov 2024

Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs has imposed nearly €65.4 million in fines for gambling law violations in the first half of 2024, the company said in a statement on November 18.

Legislation

Football star Luiz Henrique involved in match-fixing scandal

Ron

7 Nov 2024

The Spanish authorities are on top of it: Brazilian footballer Luiz Henrique is accused of manipulating football matches to benefit gamblers.

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Max Verstappen surprises fans at the world’s largest gaming event

Ron

6 Oct 2024

In an exciting announcement for motorsports and gaming fans, three-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen will make a special appearance at the GAMERGY event during the exciting Heineken Player 0.0 Global Final in Madrid this December.

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Online Gambling in Spain: Slight decline in Q2 but growth continues

Caroline

30 Sep 2024

Spain has 78 companies licensed to offer online gambling services. In the second quarter of this year, the market experienced sustained growth, reaching a record turnover of €346.3 million.

Economy

Spanish online gambling market: regulatory uncertainty

Caroline

13 Aug 2024

The Spanish online gambling market is experiencing a period of regulatory uncertainty. While the recent decision by the Spanish Supreme Court to ease advertising restrictions has provided temporary relief to operators, the sector is expecting a rapid return to stricter regulation.

Legislation

Football legend Samuel Eto’o receives a hefty fine for promoting an online casino

Ron

10 Jul 2024

Samuel Eto’o, one of the most respected African footballers ever, has been fined by the Confédération Africaine de Football for his ambassadorship of online casino 1xBet.

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