DGOJ's First International Gambling Congress Draws 300+ Industry Professionals
Spain's Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ) hosted its first International Gambling Congress on November 13-14, 2025, attracting over 300 industry professionals to Madrid's Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre.
Key Regulatory AnnouncementDuring the opening session, Secretary General of Consumer Affairs and Gambling Andrés Barragán announced that the Spanish Congress has approved two significant measures:
Ban on welcome bonuses for online gambling operatorsMandatory payment card verification requiring the same cardholder name as the online gambling accountMinister Pablo Bustinduy emphasized the Ministry's commitment to creating safe gambling environments, particularly focusing on protecting minors from early gambling initiation and preventing problem gambling behaviors.
Attendance BreakdownThe congress achieved full capacity with 327 attendees representing diverse sectors:
Licensed operators: 25%DGOJ staff: 14%Universities and academics: 13%Legal services and consultancy: 13%Public administration and authorities: 12%Laboratories, suppliers, and service providers: 6%Player and consumer associations: 4%Operator associations: 4%The bilingual event (Spanish/English) also attracted over 400 online viewers via the DGOJ's YouTube channels during the first day.
The congress provided a platform for dialogue between regulators, operators, academics, and international experts on gambling's social impact and upcoming regulatory challenges.
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