As prediction markets continue to expand, regulators and safer gambling experts are increasingly questioning whether the products pose similar harm risks as traditional gambling, despite being regulated differently in some jurisdictions.
Spain's Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling has approved funding for 20 studies on gambling disorders, effects and associated risks under its 2025 grant program.
Reflecting on a keynote panel from the iGB Live 2026 conference in London this week, industry leaders convened to address the escalating challenges posed by the illegal gambling market.
The regional government plans a responsible gambling strategy as Spain’s autonomous communities continue tightening venue controls.
1xBet hopes that this hub will “aim to foster collaboration with regulators, researchers, and civil society.”
The City Council of El Prat de Llobregat attempted to claim self-gambling oversight in 2022, which was then appealed by Catalan employers.
Bradley will join the current CEO to help lead the company.
Viktor Cherkas, Kanggiten CEO, speaks with Global Gaming Insider about the impact of gamification on performance metrics.
Spain has introduced a unified gambling deposit limit across all licensed operators, replacing operator-specific caps with a centralised system designed to strengthen player protection and oversight.
The renewal extends a collaboration dating back to 1989 and forms part of SELAE's wider €87m social funding programme running through 2029.