Frente Amplio proposes tightening online gambling controls before 29 Nov
Includes joint deposit caps and advertising restrictions focused on digital networks.
Key Takeaways
- Frente Amplio proposes tougher control of online gambling in Spain ahead of the 29 November 2026 general election.
- Real Decreto 520/2026 establishes joint deposit caps of €700 per day, €1,750 per week and €3,300 per four-week period.
- Real Decreto 520/2026 is scheduled to enter into force on 25 March 2027.
- The coalition seeks advertising restrictions to reduce minors’ exposure on social networks and digital environments.
- Frente Amplio also proposes strengthening public resources for prevention and treatment of behavioural addictions related to gambling.
Frente Amplio proposes strengthening control of online gambling in Spain through joint deposit limits and stricter advertising restrictions, according to the Electoral Policy brief cited by the coalition. The coalition, made up of Movimiento Sumar, Izquierda Unida, Más Madrid and Catalunya en Comú, will run in the general election on 29 November 2026 with Ada Colau as its candidate.
Joint deposit limits and timetable
The document records the system regulated by the Real Decreto 520/2026 that sets deposit limits computed jointly across operators: €700 daily, €1,750 weekly and €3,300 for four-week periods. The rule aims to prevent users from evading caps by using multiple platforms. The decree is scheduled to take effect on 25 March 2027. More regulatory details appear in the proposal referred to [regulation](/regulation).
Advertising and addiction resources
The agenda attributed to Frente Amplio maintains measures aimed at reducing minors’ exposure to commercial messages from bookmakers, with special emphasis on social networks and digital environments. The coalition also proposes strengthening public resources for the prevention and treatment of behavioural addictions, including those related to gambling.
The brief used as reference states it reflects positions already public and will be updated when the definitive electoral programme is published. The coalition has not yet presented a complete official programme.
Frequently Asked Questions
What deposit limits does Frente Amplio cite under Real Decreto 520/2026?
The limits are €700 daily, €1,750 weekly and €3,300 for four-week periods, computed jointly across operators; these figures appear in Real Decreto 520/2026 referenced by the coalition.
When does Real Decreto 520/2026 take effect?
Real Decreto 520/2026 is scheduled to enter into force on 25 March 2027, a date included in the regulatory reference in Frente Amplio’s proposal.
What advertising measures does the coalition propose to protect minors?
The coalition advocates restrictions aimed at reducing minors’ exposure to commercial messages from bookmakers, with special focus on social media and other digital environments.
Who makes up Frente Amplio and who is its candidate?
Frente Amplio comprises Movimiento Sumar, Izquierda Unida, Más Madrid and Catalunya en Comú, and presents Ada Colau as its candidate for the 29 November 2026 general election.
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