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Keynote
Opening keynote by the Director General of the DGOJ, Spain's gambling regulator.
About 2026 Gaming in Spain Conference
The 2026 Gaming in Spain Conference is a one-day event on Thursday 15 October 2026 at the ECIJA auditorium on Calle Serrano in central Madrid. Organised by Gaming in Europe, it is aimed at everyone working professionally in Spain's regulated online gambling industry, from licensed operators and suppliers to lawyers, regulators and trade bodies. The programme opens with regulatory developments, including a keynote by the Director General of the DGOJ, the implementation of cross-operator deposit limits and the regulator's problem gambling detection algorithm. Further blocks look at the size of the Spanish market and the threat of offshore competition, illegal gambling advertising, crypto casinos, fraud prevention and the EU's new AML/CFT rules, and whether new formats such as prediction betting and sweepstakes can fit Spain's current framework. A closing block covers promising Latin American markets, alongside breakout sessions. Confirmed speakers include DGOJ leadership, Jdigital's Director General, a Chief Inspector of Spain's National Police, and representatives of ECIJA, H2 Gambling Capital, Blask, Adyen, Mindway AI, BetBlocker, Avanti, MDF Partners and iGaming.com. ECIJA, H2 Gambling Capital and Jdigital are listed as strategic partners.
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2026 Gaming in Spain Conference speakers
23Mikel Arana EtxezarretaDGDGOJAndreas DitscheCEOiGaming.comBjörn FuchsChairmanVNLOKCamille GonzalvezTMT & iGaming LawyerECIJAChristian HeinsiGaming DirectorEuropean Gambling GatheringDCDavid Calvete SarasaChief InspectorNational PoliceDmitry BelianinCo-FounderBlask Business IntelligenceGustaf HagmanCo-FounderAvanti StudiosJochen BiewerCEOChevron GroupJonas DelinCo-FounderAvanti StudiosJorge HinojosaDirector GeneralJdigitalJosh HodgsonCOOH2 Gambling CapitalJuan Jose LlorenteCountry Manager Spain & PortugalAdyenJSJusto SanchoDirector of Safe GamblingDGOJMario ChamorroPartnerMDF PartnersMauro de FabritiisFounderMDF PartnersPatricia LalandaPartnerLoyra AbogadosPaula MurphyHead of CommercialMindway AIPedro López Martín-AndinoManaging PartnerMartínAndino AbogadosPedro RomeroChief of Safer Gambling PartnershipsBetblockerSander HoogendoornSenior ConsultantChevron GroupWillem van OortFounderGaming in EuropeXavi Muñoz BellvehíManaging PartnerECIJA Barcelona
2026 Gaming in Spain Conference agenda
18 sessionsTBC
Regulatory update & analysis
Update and analysis of the latest Spanish gambling regulation.
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Implementing cross-operator deposit limits
Moderated discussion on putting Spain's new cross-operator deposit limits into practice.
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Melilla & regulated gambling in Spain
Looks at the position of Melilla within Spain's regulated gambling landscape.
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The Spanish iGaming market in numbers
Market data on the size and development of Spanish regulated iGaming.
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Game popularity: Onshore and offshore offerings compared
Compares which games attract players on licensed versus offshore sites.
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Against illegal gambling advertising: Taking the fight to Big Tech
How to tackle illegal gambling ads distributed via large tech platforms.
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Crypto vs. regulated: Who Is winning the player experience?
Contrasts the player experience at crypto casinos with licensed operators.
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Problem gambling detection algorithms & player protection
Discusses algorithms that detect problem gambling and wider player protection tools.
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The industry's perspective on sustainable gambling reform
The licensed industry view on how Spanish gambling reform can be made sustainable.
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Fraud prevention in regulated gambling
A National Police perspective on preventing fraud in regulated gambling.
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The practical impact of the EU's new AML/CFT regulation
What the new EU anti-money-laundering rules mean in practice for gambling operators.
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AI-powered "live” casino for the Spanish market
Presents an AI-driven take on live casino designed to fit Spanish rules.
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Emerging gambling and betting formats
Reviews new formats such as prediction betting and whether they fit current rules.
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AI and effective affiliate marketing
How AI can make affiliate marketing more effective.
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iGaming & compliant payment solutions
Payment solutions that meet regulatory requirements for iGaming.
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The state of play in promising LatAm markets
Update on promising Latin American markets; speaker to be announced.
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Promotions in Spain: Who leads, who lags and what works
Breakout on how operators use promotions in Spain and which approaches work.
Exhibitors at 2026 Gaming in Spain Conference
1 listed on Gamitas
Also exhibiting: Casino Compendium, ECIJA, Jdigital
2026 Gaming in Spain Conference news
3Webinar | Gaming in Spain Conference sneak preview | September 15
Ahead of the 15 October conference in Madrid, the organiser announced a free preview webinar on 15 September. Topics included deposit limits, the DGOJ's detection algorithm, new betting products and offshore prediction betting interest.
Licensed prediction betting coming to Spain?
A webinar report covering proposed Gambling Act amendments, the new cross-operator deposit limits and prediction betting. It closes by outlining the conference themes and naming the first confirmed speakers.
THIS TUESDAY | GiS webinar: “Licensed prediction betting in Spain?”
Gaming in Spain promoted a free webinar on 30 June on whether prediction betting could fit Spain's licensing framework, with speakers from ECIJA and H2 Gambling Capital. The post also flagged the 15 October 2026 conference in Madrid.
2026 Gaming in Spain Conference FAQs
6When and where is the 2026 Gaming in Spain Conference?
It takes place on Thursday 15 October 2026, 09:00-18:00, at the Auditorium ECIJA, C. de Serrano, 69, Madrid. The agenda notes that doors open at 09:00.
How much does a ticket cost?
The 'Gaming in Spain' ticket costs €599.00 plus €125.79 IVA (Spanish VAT). Online sales end on 15 October at 18:00.
Who is the conference for?
It is aimed at everyone professionally involved in Spain's regulated online gambling industry, and is billed as the place to meet key decision makers in the Spanish market.
Can I get a refund or transfer my ticket?
Tickets are non-refundable unless the organiser cancels the event, in which case the face value is refunded. Tickets can be transferred to another attendee free of charge up to 48 hours before the event by emailing [email protected].
Is there an age limit?
Yes. Gaming in Europe events are for professional attendees aged 18 and over only.
How can I become a speaker or sponsor?
The organiser invites speaker and breakout-session proposals and sponsorship enquiries via founder Willem van Oort at [email protected].