Spain regulator studies surge in iGaming identity theft 

The General Directorate for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) in Spain has moved to gain a deeper insight into the prevalence of problem gambling and how it transcends into other areas of fraud.

A myriad of experts have been brought in to deep dive into the impact of problem gambling and whether it can lead to other avenues of criminal activity.

Central to the discussions was the significance of identity theft as data was divulged from the the Protocol for Action for Impersonated Taxpayers, which revealed the extent to which tax payers were being impacted by identity theft fuelled by problem gambling.

The meeting featured insights from the Responsible Gambling Advisory Council (CAJR) and the medical field of the Madrid City Council, as stakeholders unite in a bid to mitigate problem gambling rates in Spain.

Also at the forefront of discussions was the impact of tipsters when it comes to influencing younger players. The meeting is seeking to further discover whether the rise in ..