Spanish regulator participates in XX FEJAR Congress

The Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ) was part of the XX FEJAR Congress called “Our challenge: Prevent + Awareness”.

Spain.- The Spanish regulator — Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ) — was part of the XX FEJAR Congress “Our challenge: Prevent + Awareness”. The event took place on September 27-29 and the authority discussed the programs it conducts on responsible gaming.

The event took place in the auditorium of the Barrié Foundation, A Coruña. It featured the General Director of the DGOJ, Juan Espinosa. He was part of the opening ceremony along with the organization’s representatives and local authorities.

“In his speech, the General Director of the DGOJ recognised the work done by these type of associations. He referred to both those affected by problem gambling and their families. He also highlighted the contribution of FEJAR, helping with the promotion of new projects within the scope of the Responsible Gaming Advisory Council,” said the DGOJ.

“The General Director stressed the importance of all members related to the gambling system (regulators, operators, treatment associations, professionals and experts dedicated to research and treatment of problematic games) to be able to work in the preservation of the social sustainability of the gambling activity, beyond their particular functions and interests,” added the regulator.

DGOJ attended an event in Germany

Last week, the DGOJ travelled to Munich for the Autumn Conference of the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL). During the conference, the DGOJ addressed the current situation of the gaming industry and the regulatory trends in different jurisdictions. The event featured panels dedicated to the development of the international gaming industry. They also analysed growth opportunities with artificial intelligence in the online gambling market. The regulator also discussed advertising and responsible gaming.