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Melilla official questions Consumo’s presentation of gambling sanctions

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Melilla’s director general for technological innovation, Jesús Martínez, said published sanctions by Spain’s Consumer Affairs Ministry do not clearly distinguish licensed operators from unlicensed platforms. He argued that the distinction matters because regulated operators face oversight, while illegal operators work outside those safeguards, and called on the DGOJ to prioritise action against illegal gambling.

The distinction affects how operators’ regulatory status and the risks of illegal gambling are presented to the public.

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Spain requires matching names on online gambling accounts and payment methods

Spain’s new anti-money laundering rules require licensed online gambling operators to check that the gambling account holder and payment-method holder are the same. The rules took effect on 8 October for new accounts; existing customers have until 28 April 2027 to complete checks, and cannot withdraw winnings in the meantime. Operators must close accounts that remain unmatched, notify the DGOJ and return balances, including withheld winnings.

Spain has reportedly introduced anti-money laundering rules requiring licensed online gambling operators to verify that gambling accounts and payment methods have the same holder. The requirement covers bank cards, bank accounts and electronic wallets used for deposits, payments and withdrawals.

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