Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego
Spain's DGOJ regulates the country's online gambling market under Royal Decree 958/2020, which introduced strict advertising limitations including a near-total ban on gambling advertising.
Regulatory Scope
Oversees online gambling licensing in Spain, covering general licenses (casino, sports betting, poker) and singular licenses (specific formats). Enforced strict advertising reforms in 2021.
What This Means for Careers
Spain's strict ad regulations require specialized marketing compliance expertise. The market's restrictions have shifted demand toward CRM, retention, and organic acquisition roles.
Common Role Families
Marketing Compliance
Navigating Spain's advertising ban and permitted marketing channels.
CRM & Retention
Driving growth through compliant retention strategies under ad restrictions.
Key Requirements
High-level themes — not legal advice. See official pages for full details.
- Near-complete advertising ban (post-2021)
- Self-exclusion (RGIAJ) integration
- Deposit limit enforcement
- Session time reminders
Regulator Info
Markets Covered
Resources
Official WebsiteLinks to official pages. We do not summarize legal text — see the regulator's website for full requirements.
