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Spain’s Gaming Policy Council validates 2024 activity report

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Source: DGOJ (Spain)

Spain’s Gaming Policy Council validated the 2024 gambling activity report at its plenary meeting on 9 July 2025, the DGOJ said. The council also discussed a parliamentary proposal on online gambling controls and a report on minors’ participation in land-based gambling, but agreed no joint future measures. It received an update on draft rules covering joint player deposit limits and safer gambling environments.

The report gives operators and public authorities a jointly approved account of Spain’s 2024 gambling market.

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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.

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