Spain Introduces an Innovative Algorithm for Safe iGaming

Spain is taking another step toward a safer iGaming market. DGOJ, the local regulator, has unveiled an algorithm that will enable more accurate, faster tracking of risky behaviour. The initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen security standards and create a unified monitoring system in the country.

Real-Data Basis: Principles of Work

The new solution was presented on November 14th at the 1st International Gaming Congress at Madrid’s Royal Mint. According to the state’s regulator, the introduced algorithm can improve the rate of detecting potentially problematic behaviour by up to 10%, while operators' analogues reach only around 3%.

The tool is based on a fundamentally innovative approach: it uses microdata from people with officially diagnosed gaming disorder, ludomania. This strategy allows for the comparison of real clinical habit patterns with the actions of other individuals and the early identification of addiction signs.

This algorithm offers several substantial advantages:

1. Quicker detection. With confirmed behavioural models, it is easier to recognise initial deviations that previously went unnoticed.
2. Unified risk standard. Now, operators use diverse methods, and their effectiveness cannot be compared. The new tool creates a single benchmark based on actual data.
3. Focus on evidence. The system analyses proven patterns rather than predictions, increasing accuracy and reducing the likelihood of false conclusions.

The presented instrument is revolutionary, leveraging technology for the benefit of society and making government protection more scientifically grounded. This approach will bring tangible benefits to at-risk people and their families.

Next Steps: Mandatory Tool Implementation

Before the algorithm can be integrated, it must undergo the regulatory procedures required in Spain. Once approved, its use will become obligatory for all licensed companies in the industry.

The development’s concept originated from the Royal Decree 176/2023, adopted on March 14th. The document called for operators to implement systems for early detection of risky behaviour and reinforce protective measures. The revealed instrument addresses these demands at a completely new level.

Larger Program to Strengthen Safety

This initiative does not exist in isolation. It is part of Spain’s broader program to reduce harm and enhance gambling security standards.

This year alone, the following measures have been integrated:

1. Fight against identity theft. New verification requirements aim to decrease the number of fraudulent accounts and protect players.
2. Strong warnings on online platforms. Notices similar to those used in anti-smoking policies are now mandatory for banners, apps, login pages, and casino advertising content.
3. National campaign on the risks of loot boxes. The government explains to teenagers and their parents that the prize crates in video products operate on a random principle, reminiscent of gambling. The program’s slogan is «Fewer Loot Boxes, More Real Gamers.»

The state views these initiatives as a long-term commitment, not a 1-time event. This ongoing effort encompasses technology, regulation, risk prevention, and public awareness.

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