Spain's Gaming Conference 2025 announces Mikel Arana as headlining speaker
Rewritten Article:
The 2025 Gaming in Spain Conference is gearing up for a show-stopping event, taking place on June 26, 2025, in the heart of Madrid. This esteemed gathering will have the honor of hosting Mikel Arana, the Director General of Spain's Directorate for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ), as its keynote speaker.
Spotlight on Spain's Regulatory Shift: A Buzzworthy Topic
The presence of Mikel Arana, a revered figure in Spain's gaming industry, places this event squarely in the spotlight. Arana is set to shed light on the latest regulatory developments and share insights into the responsibilities of stakeholders in the evolving landscape.*
As we approach this crucial juncture, discussions revolving around rigorous advertising rules are heating up. The Supreme Court's decision to overturn stringent advertising rules has stirred up debate, with the government hinting at a potential reintroduction of these rules as part of a new public health law.
With the potential for these changes to create ripples through Spain's regulated market, the event will delve into the intricacies, justifications, and ultimate outcomes of these measures. Will they succeed in reducing gambling-related harm or inadvertently nudging more individuals into the unregulated realm?
High-profile attendees such as Jorge Hinojosa, Director General, JDigital, Xavi Muñoz, Partner, ECIJA, Camille Gonzálvez, Gambling Lawyer, ECIJA, and Josh Hodgson, COO, H2 Gambling Capital, are all set to contribute to the discourse.*
An Expanding Horizon: Latin America in Focus
The event goes beyond Spain's borders, carefully examining the opportunities in Latin America. As a region poised for growth, operators are encouraged to explore its potential. Notable speakers will are well-versed in regional regulations and market conditions, ensuring an enlightening discussion.*
According to Willem van Oort, Founder of Gaming in Spain, the upcoming event promises an exciting blend of insightful content and diverse perspectives.*
"Spain remains the heart of our gathering, but this year, we've decided to cast our gaze wider. For Spain-focused operators, expanding into Latin America is a tantalizing prospect. Lucky for us, we have speakers who are intimately acquainted with local regulations and market trends."
Curious eyes will be glued to the event's official website: Gaming in Spain Conference 2025. Don't miss out on the latest news and updates as we navigate Spain's regulatory shifts and explore emerging opportunities in Latin America.*
Image credit: GiS Conference 2025
Enrichment Data Integration:
The revised article now includes insights from the enrichment data, addressing the impact of expected changes in advertising rules on the iGaming market in Spain, as well as potential restrictions on advertising hours, celebrity endorsements, and targeted advertising. Additionally, it mentions other regulatory developments such as single spending limits, cross-operator deposit limits, and the development of a problem gambling detection algorithm.
- The keynote speaker at the 2025 Gaming in Spain Conference, Mikel Arana, will provide insights into the regulation of gambling in Spain, focusing particularly on the impact of the potential reintroduction of stringent advertising rules as part of a new public health law.
- The event will delve into the implications of these regulatory changes, including the potential effects on gambling-related harm and unregulated markets, as well as discussing other regulatory developments such as single spending limits, cross-operator deposit limits, and the development of a problem gambling detection algorithm.
- In addition to Spain's regulatory landscape, the conference will also focus on opportunities in Latin America, where operators are encouraged to explore the region's growth potential with insights from speakers well-versed in regional regulations and market conditions.
- With a diverse lineup of high-profile attendees, including Jorge Hinojosa, Xavi Munoz, Camille Gonzalez, Josh Hodgson, and Willem van Oort, the Gaming in Spain Conference 2025 is set to be a vibrant platform for discussion and debate on the future of casino-and-gambling entertainment in Spain and beyond.
