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Spain's Ministry of Social Rights approves new ONCE scratch game products and regulatory modifications, reinforcing the organization's privileged market position.
Mar 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Spain's Ministerio de Derechos Sociales, Consumo y Agenda 2030 has approved new scratch game products and regulatory modifications for ONCE, further cementing the organization's unique position in the Spanish gaming landscape.
The ministry approved two distinct scratch game products for market launch. The first, titled "Con cuatro áreas de juego y cuatro mecánicas," will be priced at 5 euros and available in both electronic and physical formats. The second product, an electronic-only offering called "Con mecánica reúne varias piezas iguales en ocho oportunidades," carries a 3 euros price point.
Commercialization dates are staggered between April 8, 2026 and April 22, 2026, depending on the specific product variant.
5 euros
Price for multi-format scratch game
3 euros
Price for electronic-only game
April 8, 2026
First commercialization date
April 22, 2026
Second commercialization date
The resolution introduces three new regulatory appendices detailing technical specifications for these product groups. These appendices cover essential operational parameters including ticket pricing structures, series volumes, prize distribution frameworks, prize allocation percentages, and probability calculations.
A consolidated text of the regulation's appendix section will take effect from April 1, 2026.
Regulatory Timeline
The consolidated regulation text will take effect from April 1, 2026, establishing new technical specifications for ONCE's scratch game products including pricing structures, series volumes, and prize distribution frameworks.
The approval process demonstrates ONCE's continued privileged regulatory status within Spain's gaming sector. The organization operates under bespoke regulations that distinguish it from standard commercial gaming operators, maintaining its specialized market position with consistent government backing.
This regulatory approach contrasts with Spain's DGOJ oversight of national gambling, which governs commercial online gaming operators through structured licensing systems.
The first product will be priced at 5 euros and available in both electronic and physical formats. The second product is electronic-only and priced at 3 euros.
Commercialization dates are staggered between April 8, 2026 and April 22, 2026, depending on the specific product variant.
The approval reinforces ONCE's privileged regulatory status in Spain's gaming sector. The organization operates under specialized regulations that distinguish it from standard commercial gaming operators.
According to AZARplus.
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