Spain's Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs and 2030 Agenda has granted fresh approval to ONCE for new scratch game products and regulatory modifications, reinforcing the organization's privileged position in the Spanish gaming landscape.
The ministry has approved two new product categories: a €5 variant featuring four play areas and four mechanics available in both electronic and physical formats, and a €3 electronic product with mechanics that match equal pieces across eight opportunities.
Commercialization Timeline
The approved products will enter the market between 8 April 2026 and 22 April 2026, depending on the specific variant. A consolidated text covering the regulation's appendices section becomes effective from 1 April 2026.
Technical Framework
The resolution introduces three new regulatory appendices detailing comprehensive technical specifications. These cover price per ticket, number of tickets per series, prize structure, percentage allocated to prizes, and probability calculations for prize acquisition.
ONCE Background
ONCE (Organización Nacional de Ciegos Españoles) is Spain's National Organization for the Blind, which operates as a social enterprise combining charitable activities with gaming operations. Founded in 1938, ONCE uses proceeds from its lottery and scratch game sales to fund services for visually impaired individuals across Spain.
Regulatory Implications
This approval demonstrates ONCE's continued operation under a bespoke regulatory framework tailored specifically for its scratch game operations. The organization maintains its unique position within Spain's gaming sector, operating under rules designed exclusively for its products and business model.
The ministry's endorsement extends ONCE's preferential treatment, allowing continued expansion of its scratch game portfolio while maintaining regulatory compliance through customized oversight mechanisms. This regulatory approach contrasts with Spain's broader gaming framework overseen by DGOJ, which applies standardized rules to commercial operators.
According to AzarPlus.
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