Spain sets future payment ownership checks for online gambling operators

Summary

Spain will introduce payment ownership checks for online gambling under a decree taking effect on 28 October 2026. Existing customers will have six months to complete verification and cannot withdraw winnings before completing it. Operators will have to close accounts that remain unverified after the transition period.

Why it matters

Operators will need to update payment verification procedures and restrict withdrawals for existing customers until they verify payment ownership.