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DGOJ convenes online gambling operators on anti-money-laundering controls

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Source: DGOJ (Spain)

Spain’s DGOJ held its first sector meeting on money laundering and terrorist financing with licensed online gambling operators in Madrid on 6 February 2025, the regulator said. Officials from the Treasury and Sepblac discussed regulatory developments, inspection findings and financial intelligence, while operators raised questions with the participants.

The meeting lets licensed operators discuss money-laundering controls and supervisory expectations with Spanish authorities.

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DGOJ director joins SiGMA World panel on illegal gambling in Europe

DGOJ director general Mikel Arana took part in a SiGMA World Roma panel in Rome on enforcement against illegal gambling, according to the DGOJ. Regulators from Spain, Cyprus, Greece and the Czech Republic discussed challenges including blocking unauthorised sites, payment methods, social media, mirror domains and prediction markets.

DGOJ director general Mikel Arana took part in a panel discussion at SiGMA World Roma, held at Fiera Roma, on the challenges of tackling illegal gambling in Europe, according to a DGOJ statement. The panel, titled "Europe's Enforcement Era: Regulation Is Winning But At What Cost?", brought together representatives of the regulators of Spain, Cyprus, Greece and the Czech Republic. The DGOJ said the session examined how national rules are applied and the difficulties authorities face in acting against unlicensed operators.

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