Business
April 1, 2021
Emara Play Helps Habanero Expand in Spanish, LatAm Markets
Habanero has signed up a partnership with Emara Play, helping the game developer strengthen its European and Latin American markets. Emara Play to Boost Habanero’s Presence in LatAm, Europe Premium developer of slot games Habanero has teamed up with Emara Play, an aggregator platform focused on Spanish-speaking and Latin American markets. This alliance will allow Habanero to seek […]
Casino
April 1, 2021
No, Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is Not Getting a Casino
The Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, Spain, home to the four-time FIFA World Cup champion Real Madrid soccer team, is currently getting a massive facelift. $800 million is being invested in renovating and updating the 74-year-old icon, and reports began surfacing last week that the new facilities might include a casino and possibly other gambling options when the upgrade is completed. […]
Industry
March 31, 2021
Spanish Gambling Revenue Posts 13.8% Increase in 2020
Sports betting had the biggest share with regards to Spain’s total gross gaming revenue (GGR) with €365.14 million out of €850.78 million, despite its annual decrease of 7.1%. Gambling Consumption Increases During the Pandemic Spain’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) for 2020 amounts to €850.78 million ($998 million), up 13.7% year-over-year, according to the latest report […]
Legal
March 30, 2021
Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs Warns of Gambling Tax Reform
Spain’s Minister of Consumer Affairs has made public the ministry’s plans to introduce changes to the country’s taxation on gambling and sports betting operators. Ministry to Tackle Challenges of Brick-And-Mortar Venues Alberto Garzón, Spain’s Minister of Consumer Affairs, shared his department’s plans to revise the taxation of gambling and sports betting operators across the country […]
Casino
March 23, 2021
DGOJ Gives Casumo Official Go-Ahead to Launch in Spain
Gaming and betting brand Casumo has received an official go-ahead from the Spanish gaming authority, DGOJ, to launch its gambling products in the country on April 1, 2021. Casumo Prepares to Break Ground in Spain Leading gaming group and casino operator Casumo has received official approval from the Spanish gambling regulator, Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ), […]
Legal
March 18, 2021
Spain Seeks Advice on Loot Boxes Gaming Law Amendment
Efforts to regulate loot boxes as games of chance in Spain continue after the recent launch of consultation by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, seeking to identify ways to modify existing gaming law to include the controversial issue within its remits. Should Gaming Law Be Changed? The Gaming Law in Spain has not been updated […]
Industry
March 12, 2021
Europol Shuts Down World’s Biggest Pirate Streaming App
The world’s biggest pirate streaming site, Mobdro, has been shut down following an investigation. Four people were arrested and web domains have been blocked. Modbro Gained Over €5 million in Illegal Profits Europol, with the support of the English Premier League and Spain’s La Liga, as well as the country’s police authorities, has shut down […]
Industry
March 11, 2021
LeoVegas App Goes Live on Google Play Store in Sweden, Spain and Denmark
Swedish gaming operator LeoVegas announced its gambling app went live on Google Play Store in Sweden, Denmark, and Spain to make the company the first gambling firm to have its mobile app available via the official store for Android-based mobile devices in these markets. First Again By passing compliance requirements to get listed on Google […]
Legal
March 8, 2021
Spain’s Supreme Tribunal Upholds Royal Decree Timeline
An attempt by Spain’s media trade union to delay implementing the Royal Decree of Advertising has been met with a denial. Media Union Appeal of Royal Decree Hits Roadblock Spain will continue as planned with the ‘Royal Decree of Advertising,’ which targets gambling ads in the country and seeks to restrict most public marketing efforts that feature […]
Industry
February 25, 2021
Jdigital Launches Problem Gambling Helpline with Fejar
Jdigital and Spanish problem-gambling therapist Fejar have teamed up to launch a freephone gambling support helpline. 24/7 Freephone Helpline Available to Problem Gamblers Throughout the Year Spain’s digital gambling association Jdigital and the Spanish Federation of Rehabilitated Gamblers (Fejar) have signed a collaborative agreement to help problem gamblers. The project will see the association’s members […]