Source: GGL (Germany)
Germany's GGL published a FAQ on 24 October 2023 about LUGAS, the cross-state gambling supervision system. The information explains the shared deposit limit and simultaneous online play, and outlines how the authority may assist users in individual cases.
The FAQ explains how shared limits and simultaneous-play controls affect online gambling customers and operators.
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Spain’s DGOJ reportedly tests a system that combines each player’s deposits across licensed operators and blocks further payments above €700 daily, €1,750 weekly or €3,300 every four weeks. The system is due to become mandatory on 26 March 2027.
Spain's DGOJ reportedly adds up each player's deposits across all licensed operators and blocks the next deposit once the total passes €700 a day, €1,750 a week or €3,300 every four weeks. The mechanism has reportedly been in place since 21 October. The system is currently running in a test phase. It is due to become mandatory on 26 March 2027.
Spain’s government approved a system that aggregates online gambling deposits across operators, according to a DGOJ listing. Once a user’s combined deposits exceed the set limit, operators must not accept further deposits.
Spain's government has approved a system of joint deposit limits for online gambling, according to a DGOJ listing. Under the new regulation, a user's deposits are counted together across all operators, and once the combined total exceeds the established limit, operators may not allow the user to deposit further money.
Spain’s DGOJ has established aggregate deposit limits applying to players across online betting operators licensed in the country, according to a press report. The available text gives a standard amount of €700 but does not include further limits or conditions.
Spain’s DGOJ will require online gambling operators to apply nationwide deposit limits from 26 March 2027, according to the report. The limits are €700 per day, €1,750 per week and €3,300 over four weeks, aggregated across each player’s accounts; the system is being tested and players may request changes subject to conditions.
Spain's DGOJ will require online gambling operators to apply nationwide deposit limits from 26 March 2027, according to a report. The limits are €700 per day, €1,750 per week and €3,300 over four weeks, aggregated across all accounts held by the same player. The system is in a testing phase, and the functionality is already available for players to access.
Spain's DGOJ is preparing cross-operator deposit limits and a central problem-gambling detection algorithm, measures that will feature in the Gaming in Spain Conference in Madrid on 15 October, according to the report. The government also intends to amend the gambling act and introduce further marketing restrictions; Jdigital has said it will not cooperate with the government and regulator until after the next parliamentary elections.