Castilla-La Mancha limits changes to casino licences and bans their transfer
Proyecto de Ley 2027 restricts transfers and halts new casino licences through 2031
Key Takeaways
- Article 11 of the Proyecto de Ley de Medidas Tributarias Y administrativas para 2027 amends Ley 5/2021 del Régimen Administrativo y Fiscal del Juego.
- Holders may only request changes linked to their game offering and are prohibited from transferring already granted authorisations to third parties.
- The granting of new authorisations to install casinos is suspended from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2031.
- The suspension does not affect files that were already in process when the law comes into force.
Castilla-La Mancha has included new restrictions on casinos in the Proyecto de Ley de Medidas Tributarias Y administrativas para 2027, according to the text published on 21 October 2026. Article 11 amends Ley 5/2021 del Régimen Administrativo y Fiscal del Juego and establishes that holders of already granted authorisations may only request modifications linked to their game offering and may not transfer those authorisations to third parties.
Main changes to authorisations
Article 11 limits the scope of modifications that holders of existing authorisations may request and contains an express prohibition on transferring authorisations to third parties that have already been granted. The amendment adds a permanent restriction on the transfer of permits that until now could be negotiated between companies.
Temporary suspension of new installations
The bill also provides for the temporary suspension of the granting of new authorisations for the installation of casinos from 1 January 2027 until 31 December 2031. The restriction will not affect files that were already pending processing at the time the law enters into force.
Objectives and territorial scope
The text justifies the measures for reasons of general interest and lists among its objectives the protection of minors and vulnerable groups against gambling risks, together with safeguarding public health and public order. With this reform, Castilla-La Mancha establishes a more restrictive framework for the authorisation and modification of casinos, combining the temporary suspension of new installations with permanent limits on modification and transfer of authorisations.
Published by Miguel Sandoval, Corresponsal de regulación. For details of the administrative regime consult the [regulation](/regulation) section and the [casinos](/casino) section on our site.
Frequently Asked Questions
What changes does Article 11 of the Proyecto de Ley 2027 introduce?
Article 11 amends Ley 5/2021 del Régimen Administrativo y Fiscal del Juego, limiting holders to request only modifications linked to their game offering and expressly prohibiting the transfer of already granted authorisations to third parties.
When is the suspension of new casino installation authorisations in force?
The suspension of new authorisations is set from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2031, according to the bill text published on 21 October 2026.
Does the suspension affect files already in process?
No, the restriction will not affect files that were already pending processing at the time the law enters into force, as stated in the bill.
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