Spanish regulator publishes 2015 annual report

The Spanish General Directorate for the Regulation of Gaming Activities (“DGOJ”) has published through its website its 2015 Annual Report on the regulated market.

The document summarises activity in the market during 2015, and includes relevant information with regard to the development of Spanish gambling, sanctioning procedures, new licenses granted and draft advertising regulation.

The following aspects are especially highlighted:

(i) The market has grown by 11.57 percent compared to 2014;

(ii) 25 new general licenses were granted during 2015, along with several single licenses for new categories of games such as slots and exchange betting;

(iii) the DGOJ launched new relevant projects such as the jugarBIEN.es website for the promotion of responsible gaming;

(iv) The draft Royal Decree regulating commercial communications and responsible gaming was prepared, and is now pending approval by the Spanish government.

Access the full report here: http://www.dgojuego.minhap.gob.es/es/noticia-memoria-dgoj-2015