During the most recent general meeting of FEMARA, the National Federation of Recreational Machine Operators, the Zitro group was officially admitted as a member. The official statement calls this a "milestone" for Zitro, and it comes at a good moment for the company because it is about to show off its first machine for the hotel industry.
FEMARA believes that this membership will help Zitro work better with Spanish operators and regulators because it joins a federation that has been around for more than 40 years in the leisure and gambling-machine business.
ILLUSION Set to Debut at ICE Barcelona 2026
Along with the FEMARA announcement, Zitro said that it is working on its first machine made just for the hotel industry, named ILLUSION. The company wants to show off ILLUSION at ICE Barcelona 2026, where it will have a booth space of more than 400 m² to show off its products for Spanish gaming venues.
Albert Zorrilla, Zitro's General Director for Spain, said, "For Zitro, joining FEMARA is both an honour and a great chance to grow with a Federation that has been around for more than 45 years". He also said that the company is thankful for FEMARA's help as they enter the hospitality business.
A Growing Portfolio
Since it started in 2007, Zitro has become known as one of the biggest makers of slot machines and video bingo systems. Over the years, the company grew to include video slot machines and started an internet gaming division to keep up with changes in the market.
Zitro can join FEMARA to get to know a lot of operators, industry stakeholders, and regulatory channels. This could help it move into hospitality gaming venues including pubs, clubs, and other non-casino entertainment venues. At the same time, the debut of ILLUSION shows that Zitro is branching out from its usual casino-focused goods and trying to reach a wider range of gamers with customised solutions.
This strategy fits with Zitro's recent product launches, such the successful "CONCEPT" cabinet series, which has sophisticated lighting and multimedia elements to make the experience better for players.
FEMARA’s Role in Spain’s Gaming Ecosystem
FEMARA is an important part of Spain's recreational-machine ecology since it represents operators and works at the crossroads of business and government. Companies like Zitro can get recognition and have a say in setting market standards by being a member of such a federation.
Zitro's debut into hospitality-grade machines could give operators and venue owners more options than just traditional casinos. This could lead to more money coming in at pubs, clubs, and other social venues. For regulators, it brings in a new participant who has a history of ethical gambling, which could make it easier to keep an eye on things and make sure everyone is following the rules.
A New Phase for Zitro in Spain’s Gaming Machine Landscape
Zitro seems to be getting ready for a bigger role in Spain's gaming machine scene, beyond only traditional casino floors, with its integration into FEMARA and the imminent introduction of ILLUSION. As the hospitality industry changes, Zitro's membership in a federation and the variety of products it offers may help it become more well-known among venue operators and authorities. ICE Barcelona 2026 will be an important event to watch. The response to ILLUSION could determine whether Zitro's plan to expand the reach of slot gaming works.