Spanish online slots and exchange launch likely in January 2015

The long-awaited launch of online slots and exchange betting in the Spanish market is likely to take place in January 2015, with the country’s regulator expecting to receive comments from the European Commission on its proposed legislation by June 19th.

The Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ) published its proposed legislation for online and mobile slots and exchange betting for public opinion earlier this year, before sending it to Brussels on March 19th to ensure it is compliant with European Union law.

The consultation phase has seen the DGOJ receive numerous suggestions and observations from relevant industry parties...