Bet on Ceuta schedule

17 June

9:00 - 17:00

Padel tournament at La Marina facilities (by invitation only)

17:00 - 18:05

BOAT TOUR. Enjoy an exclusive tour aboard the El Desnarigado tourist boat. A guided experience organised by Ceuta Tourist Services, offering a chance to discover the unique beauty of Ceuta’s coastline, its historic fortifications and the stunning natural surroundings of this autonomous city.

20:00 - 23:00

JDigital Awards Ceremony at the Parador la Muralla (JDigital is an organisation independent of Bet on Ceuta, so invitations will be issued by them).

18 June

Revellín Theatre and Auditorium

Conference Cycle: The Teatro Auditorio Revellín will be the main venue where experts will address legislative updates, the commitment to responsible gaming, and the latest trends defining the sector. The event will be hosted by Kissy Chandiramani, Regional Councilor for Economy, Finance, and Public Function, who will serve as the master of ceremonies and presenter for the event.

9:15 - 9:30

Welcome speech

Miguel Ángel Pérez Triano, Government Delegate

9:30 - 9:50

Towards a safe gambling environment in Spain: measures to promote it. A key presentation for understanding the sector’s regulatory future. Mikel Arana will outline the current and future measures being taken by the DGOJ to strengthen the gambling environment in Spain.

Mikel Arana Etxezarreta, Director-General of Gaming Regulation.

9:50 - 10:25

Fraud and identity theft in online gambling. Indicators and strategies to strengthen early fraud detection. How to measure, understand, and prevent fraud through case analysis and continuous control improvement. The importance of shared data consortiums in fraud and identity theft detection.

Alberto Pérez Calderón, Sales Director at Experian; César Gilmartin, Fraud & ID Business Development Manager at Experian; and Guillermo Carrascal, Head of the Technical Office at the Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ).

10:25 - 11:10

The current legal landscape of online gambling in Spain. A comprehensive analysis of the regulatory ecosystem in 2026. This session will cover the latest regulatory updates, the status of licences, and the legal challenges facing operators in the Spanish market.

Jorge Hinojosa, Managing Director of Jdigital; Marina Villalonga, Partner at Asensi Abogados; Víctor del Águila, lawyer at Asensi Abogados; Sofía García, lawyer at Asensi Abogados; and, as moderator, Santiago Asensi, Managing Partner at Asensi Abogados.

11:10 - 11:30

Chamber of Commerce of Ceuta: A Strategic Ally for Innovation, Talent, and the Business Ecosystem The presentation will highlight the role of the Chamber of Commerce as a strategic ally for businesses through an ecosystem focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, talent, and business support. It will cover the main projects developed by the Chamber, alongside services for employment, training, business networking, and guidance for companies settling in the region. Furthermore, it will detail how boosting the local business ecosystem fosters the creation of services that strengthen the value chain of companies established in Ceuta.

Alberto Illescas Pastor, Innovation Coordinator at the Chamber of Commerce of Ceuta

11:30 - 11:50

COFFEE BREAK

11:50 - 12:10

Identity as the master key: playing safely without friction. Age, identity, and responsible gaming without turning access into a wall.

David González Lobo, Digital Signature & Identity Technical Leader at Var Group, and Enrique Villa Crespo, Cybersecurity Sales Head at Var Group.

12:10 - 12:35

Seven years’ experience in applying Ceuta’s special tax regime to companies with their effective headquarters in the city. An overview of the practical experience of established companies, the administration’s criteria, and the robustness of a tax framework that has transformed the city into a benchmark of stability for international investment.

Alberto García Valera, Partner at EY, and Felipe Masa, Director at EY

12:35 - 12:55

Payment optimisation for iGaming. An effective payment strategy is key to driving increased traffic for the operator by enhancing the player’s user experience.

Panya Feliu Rajasombat / Strategic Sales Director – Gaming Worldpay

12:55 - 13:15

BetBlocker and the Spanish gambling sector: building partnerships for safer gambling. A key session focusing on innovation in user protection and harm reduction. This panel discusses how strategic collaboration between operators and charities is transforming the gambling ecosystem in Spain.

Pedro Romero Franco, Head of Safer Gambling Partnerships at BetBlocker; Brahim Aslimani, CEO of Paf Spain; and Clara Gómez Grau, Managing Director of AdmiralBet Spain.

13:15 - 13:35

Analysis of criminal modus operandi in the betting market. David Calvete presents the findings of a recent police investigation into betting fraud.

David Calvete, Head of the National Police’s Gaming and Betting Control Unit.

13:35 - 13:55

The Cyber Command of the Civil Guard: opportunities for collaboration with the gaming sector. How to identify the most frequent cybercrimes, prevent them, and act against them.

Jorge Juan Pérez Rodríguez, Head of the Cyber Command

13:55 - 14:05

Final speech

14:05 - 16:30

Cocktail Hotel Ulises

17:00 - 18:05

Mediterranean Maritime Park

To round off the evening, from 8.00 pm, we will be hosting a closing cocktail reception featuring a genuine Charity Casino, where guests will be fully immersed in the experience with a series of top-class prize giveaways, and we will also be treated to a bingo show with live entertainment.