DGOJ Targets Illegal Gambling Domains in New Partnership with Spain's Registry

Spain's Directorate General for Gambling Regulation (DGOJ) has reinforced its commitment to fighting illegal online gambling through new collaborative efforts with Red.es, the public entity managing Spain's .es domain registry.

Key Enforcement Challenges IdentifiedSpeaking at the .es Domain Registry Commission meeting in Madrid, DGOJ Deputy Director of Inspection Cecilia Pastor outlined the regulator's current detection and prevention efforts while highlighting several emerging threats facing the Spanish market:

Increasing use of domains that redirect users to illegal gambling sitesIdentity impersonation on social media platformsUnlicensed gambling promotion by influencersGrowth of white-label gambling operationsEnhanced Cross-Agency CoordinationThe partnership with Red.es aims to develop coordinated tools and actions to protect consumers from unauthorized gambling activities. The DGOJ confirmed it is advancing new supervisory measures specifically targeting domains linked to online gambling.

The meeting brought together representatives from over 100 domain registrars and public entities to address current challenges in .es domain management, with illegal gambling identified as a priority concern.

For operators, the enhanced cooperation signals increased scrutiny of domain practices and affiliate marketing channels, particularly those involving influencer partnerships or complex redirect structures.