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Carlos Hernández warns against legislation driven by headlines in Spain

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Carlos Hernández Rivera, a former director general of Spain's DGOJ and a Silverback founding partner, argued that Spanish lawmakers increasingly prioritise publicity over effective rules. He cited the Customer Service Act, saying it includes an amendment to revive provisions overturned by the Supreme Court and add further measures.

Operators face potential regulatory changes through amendments to a consumer law, alongside concerns about how those rules are developed.

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Spain’s DGOJ discusses illegal gambling and prediction markets at European regulators’ meeting

Spain’s DGOJ took part in a European regulators’ meeting in Halle, Germany, on 4 November 2026. Discussions covered information-sharing on illegal sites and apps, blocking unauthorised platforms and prediction markets; the DGOJ also presented findings from its assessment of commercial gambling communications rules.

The DGOJ, a body under Spain's Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs and the 2030 Agenda, attended a gathering of European regulators held in Halle, Germany. According to the regulator, the Halle meeting took place on 4 November 2026. Discussions at the meeting dealt with exchanging information on illegal websites and apps, prediction markets, and steps to block unauthorised platforms.

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