INSIGHT SPAIN
INSIGHT SPAIN
Regional
Te regulations of all Autonomous Regions set out the maximum number of gaming venues that can be operated and the procedures for obtaining appropriate authorisations based on the type of venue.
For instance, casinos are subject to public tenders, while gaming arcades, betting shops, and bingos are subject to specific requirements (distances between them and with educational centres or the number of venues that can be opened, among others). Additionally, gaming machines and sports betting machines can only be operated under certain conditions.
Generally, new laws and regulations have significantly limited the operation of betting machines in HORECA establishments. In some Autonomous Regions, gaming machines must display information about the risks associated to gaming.
Tese new regulations also promote the creation of comprehensive strategies for the prevention and treatment of problematic and pathological gambling (responsible gaming).
In general, all Autonomous Regions have implemented new regulations aimed at enhancing the protection of minors and vulnerable groups. Tese regulations entail compulsory identification of clients, stricter definitions of infringements, prohibition or limitations on the advertising, promotion or sponsorship of gambling, and higher penalties for infringements.
Overall, the new bills, laws, and regulations are more restrictive and limiting than their predecessors. Tis trend is partly attributed to a growing 'anti-gambling populism' in public opinion, which has been influenced by the political tendencies of the Central Government. Although the Central Government only has authority over state-level gambling, its stance has set a precedent for the Autonomous Regions to follow suit.
Te municipal and regional elections scheduled for May 2023 may affect these restrictions. Depending on the outcome, the newly elected parliaments and governments, resulting from the elections, could choose to further increase (or reduce) the restrictions imposed on gambling. On the other hand, it is not possible to overlook the fact that gambling is a significant source of tax revenue and employment in Spain.
Regarding the information referred opposite in relation to the bills, please, consider that these bills can change before being passed by the relevant body in charge of passing them.
P66 WIRE / PULSE / INSIGHT / REPORTS
Accents Gaming Law
Gambling regulations in Spain are complicated by the individual
Autonomous Regions, which add their own specific requirements to the mix. Fernando A. Martin, Partner at the Spanish law firm,
LOYRA ABOGADOS, breaks down the rules governing gambling venues in each region.
Fernando A Martín Partner and Head of Litigation, Compliance, and Regulated Sectors, LOYRA ABOGADOS
Fernando A Martín is a Partner and Head of Litigation, Compliance, and Regulated Sectors at LOYRA ABOGADOS. He is experienced in Administrative and Public Law, with a particular focus on regulated sectors such as gambling. Fernando is a co- author of the gaming sector compilation ‘Legislación sobre el Juego’ (Gaming Legislation), published by Thomson- Aranzadi.
www.loyra.com
fernando.martin@
loyra.com
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