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Spain's DGOJ opens €1.049 million research-grant call for 2025

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Source: DGOJ (Spain)

Spain's Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) opened a 2025 grant competition for research into gambling-related disorders, prevention and associated risks. The budget is €1,049,380; applications are due by 18 June 2025, and selected projects must be completed before 30 June 2026.

The call offers research funding on gambling-related harm and sets an application deadline for potential applicants.

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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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