UNAD Submits Proposals for Spain’s Gaming Law Reform

Spain’s Directorate General for Gaming Regulation (DGOJ) met with the Addiction Care Network (UNAD) as part of its ongoing public consultation for the reform of the Gaming Regulation Law. UNAD advocated for the protection of public health and vulnerable individuals to be central to the legislative update.

What Happened

The Directorate General for Gaming Regulation (DGOJ) initiated a public consultation in May 2026 to gather opinions and proposals for the upcoming reform of Spain’s Gaming Regulation Law. This consultation is directed at citizens, organizations, and industry representatives, according to SBC Noticias. Following this, the Spanish regulator commenced a series of meetings in July to analyze the submissions received.

Among the entities that have engaged with the DGOJ are Jdigital, LaLiga, SELAE, and FEJAR. Recently, the Addiction Care Network (UNAD), an NGO comprising associations focused on prevention and support for individuals with addiction issues, met with the DGOJ. During this meeting, UNAD emphasized the importance of centering public health and the protection of vulnerable groups within the draft law, as reported by SBC Noticias.

Key Details

• The DGOJ’s consultation, announced in May 2026, aims to gather input for the reform of Spain’s 2011 Gaming Regulation Law, with goals to strengthen controls, enhance prevention measures, and combat illegal offerings (SBC Noticias).
• UNAD’s proposals include reinforcing limitations on advertising and commercial strategies, strengthening legal protection concerning bonuses and commercial incentives, and regulating influencer participation (El Demócrata, as cited by SBC Noticias).
• The organization also advocated for the transversal integration of a gender perspective into the law, noting differences in gaming patterns and access to support resources between genders, and sought a more prominent role for specialized social entities within the Safe Gaming Advisory Council (El Demócrata, as cited by SBC Noticias).

Why It Matters

The DGOJ’s engagement with various stakeholders, including organizations like UNAD, signifies a comprehensive approach to reforming Spain’s gaming legislation. This process seeks to address current challenges by incorporating diverse perspectives beyond industry operators, focusing on public health and consumer protection. The emphasis on strengthening controls and combating illegal gambling reflects an evolving regulatory landscape aiming for greater oversight and social responsibility within the regulated market, according to SBC Noticias.

What’s Next

The DGOJ stated that upon concluding its round of meetings and analyzing the received contributions, it will develop a detailed legislative text. This text will then undergo a public information and hearing process, allowing involved sectors and the public another opportunity to participate before the initiative proceeds through the formal legislative channels, as reported by SBC Noticias.

Originally reported by SBC Noticias·Published 23 Oct 2026, 13:55