Next week, on Thursday, October 15, the 2026 Gaming in Spain Conference will take place in Madrid, bringing together prominent figures from the country’s regulated iGaming sector. Among the speakers will be Mikel Arana, Director General of the DGOJ; Justo Sancho, the DGOJ’s Director of Safe Gambling; 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.
The Spanish iGaming industry is currently navigating significant changes, with ongoing regulatory reforms aimed at addressing issues such as cross-operator deposit limits and a DGOJ-required problem gambling detection algorithm. Additionally, the Spanish government has proposed substantial modifications to the Gambling Act. In response, operators licensed in Spain, through their trade association Jdigital, have commenced legal action against the government’s cross-operator deposit limit plans and have expressed their refusal to comply with the proposed overhaul of the Gambling Act.
A political twist adds to the uncertainty, as Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for snap elections on November 29, after widespread protests concerning housing shortages and opposition challenges. This decision raises questions about the future political landscape in Spain and whether the current government will maintain power and continue to push forward its gambling reform agenda.
The complete agenda for the 2026 Gaming in Spain Conference is now accessible, and attendees can expect a wealth of information and insights. The event is set to occur at the Auditorio ECIJA in central Madrid, and registration is currently open for those interested in participating.
