Spain
RD 958/2020 imposed strict advertising limits from 2021. In April 2024 the Supreme Court (ruling 527/2024) partially annulled several restrictions (notably some limits on advertising to existing customers), so parts of the framework are in flux.
Defining rule
Royal Decree 958/2020: TV/radio/video ads only 01:00–05:00, no welcome bonuses to new customers, no celebrities/influencers, no sports-shirt sponsorship
Key facts
StatusHeavily restricted
RegulatorDGOJ (Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego), Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs & Agenda 2030
Required RG message'Juega con responsabilidad' + jugarbien.es; 18+
Time restrictionTV, radio and video-sharing ads permitted only between 01:00 and 05:00
BonusesWelcome/sign-up bonuses to new customers banned; promos only to verified users active 30+ daysSome limits softened by 2024 Supreme Court ruling
People & sponsorshipNo public figures of 'notoriety'/celebrities in ads; no sports-club shirt sponsorship (since 2021)
Legal statusApr 2024 Supreme Court ruling 527/2024 partially annulled parts of RD 958/2020Government consulting on replacement measures
Sources
Not legal advice. Gambling-advertising law changes quickly and penalties can be severe — confirm the current position in Spain with the regulator and qualified counsel before running anything.