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DGOJ to review ‘sales authorisation’ of Spanish lotteries

SBC News DGOJ to review 'sales authorisation' of Spanish lotteries

Spanish lotteries ONCE and SELAE will be reviewed by the DGOJ – Spain’s directorate for gambling – in relation to how lottery games are marketed and sold to the public. Spanish gambling and media stakeholders have been informed of the DGOJ’s consultation, which seeks feedback on the ‘commercial marketing of lottery games’ allowed across Spain’s autonomous provinces.   The consultation will …

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Alberto Garzón: Royal Decree laws stand fair for all broadcasters and advertisers

SBC News Alberto Garzón: Royal Decree laws stand fair for all broadcasters and advertisers

Alberto Garzón, Spain’s Consumer Affairs Minister who has been tasked with overseeing the federal reform of Spanish gambling laws, said there will be no backtrack from the government on the recently enforced Royal Decree on Advertising. Garzón made his statement after being questioned on Spanish football’s imminent funding crisis by sports radio broadcaster Onda Cero. Last week, La Liga President …

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Spain gripped by ‘El Gordo’ fever

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  The Spanish Christmas national lottery, known as ‘El Gordo’ will be drawn today, as millions of Spaniards await to see where the jackpot numbers fall. Spain’s ‘El Gordo’ lottery, which translates as ‘The Fat One’ will see €2.2 billion (£1.7 billion) in total prize money awarded amongst thousands of shared lottery tickets. Unlike traditional lotteries, where consumers choose their …

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