Next Thursday, October 15, the 2026 Gaming in Spain Conference will take place in Madrid, gathering key players from Spain's regulated iGaming sector. Notable speakers include Mikel Arana, Director General of the Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ), Justo Sancho, Director of Safe Gambling at DGOJ, Jorge Hinojosa, Director General of Jdigital, David Calvete Sarasa, Chief Inspector of the National Police, and Xavi Munoz Bellvehí, Managing Partner at ECIJA Barcelona, among others.
Currently, Spain’s iGaming landscape is undergoing significant challenges, highlighted by proposed regulatory changes, such as new cross-operator deposit limits and a mandated problem gambling detection algorithm by the DGOJ. Furthermore, the government plans to amend fundamental aspects of Spain's Gambling Act. In response to these reforms, Jdigital, representing licensed operators, has initiated legal action against the government's proposals, expressing opposition to the overhaul of gambling regulations.
Amid these developments, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has unexpectedly called for snap elections on November 29, following public protests regarding housing shortages coupled with political friction over housing policy support. This summons has left the industry anticipating the potential implications for gambling rules and governance.
The agenda for the conference has been made public. It promises a comprehensive look at the current state of iGaming in Spain, along with expert analysis pertinent to the upcoming electoral landscape.
The event will commence at the Auditorio ECIJA in vibrant Madrid, ensuring an engaging experience for attendees. Registration is currently open for interested participants.
