TLDR Spain has opened a public consultation on major changes to its Gambling Regulation Act, running until June 22, 2026 Proposed rules would restrict celebrities and influencers from appearing in gambling ads and promotions Regulators want to limit gambling operators from showing up in organic search results unless the search is directly related to betting Spain is also developing a mandatory algorithm to detect problem gambling early, expected to improve detection by ten percentage points Gambling ads in Spain will soon carry health-style warnings similar to tobacco packaging, including stats like a 75% chance of losing money
Spain is taking steps to overhaul its gambling laws for the first time in 15 years. The country has launched a public consultation on proposed changes to the Gambling Regulation Act.
The Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs and Agenda 2030 announced the consultation on Monday, May 18. The process will remain open until June 22, 2026.
One of the main targets of the reform is the use of celebrities and influencers in gambling promotions. Regulators want to limit their involvement in advertising campaigns and customer acquisition offers.
The proposed rules would also affect how gambling operators appear in online search results. Under the new framework, operator pages would only show up when searches are directly connected to betting.
Spain Targets Celebrity Endorsements and Search Visibility
The Directorate General for Gambling Regulation is leading the reform effort. Officials say the goal is to modernize a law that no longer reflects the realities of online gambling.
The consultation is open to citizens, organizations, and other stakeholders. It will collect views on prevention, illegal gambling, and the regulatory tools needed to enforce new standards.
Celebrity and influencer endorsements have become a common feature of gambling advertising across Europe. Spain’s move to restrict