The news that Madrid passed new regulatory laws in December 2006 is of considerable interest to parties looking to expand their operations in Spain, especially to those in the online sector. Madrid has already issued 4 licences authorizing the opening of betting shops within the Community, where players will be allowed to place bets on any kind of event, including sports. According to the latest Ministry of Interior gaming report, in 2007 Madrid had the highest gaming turnover in all Spain.