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On June 23, 2026, Spain's Council of Ministers approved a Royal Decree introducing a joint deposit limits system for online gambling players, proposed by the Ministry of Social Rights, Consumption and 2030 Agenda. The new regulation replaces the previous system where deposit limits were set independently by each operator, allowing players to circumvent intended spending caps by distributing activity across multiple platforms. Under the new framework, the General Directorate for Gambling Regulation (Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego) will manage a system establishing global deposit limits per person across all operators where an individual holds an account. The default limits are set at €700 daily, €1,750 weekly, and €3,300 per four-week period. Players may voluntarily modify or remove these limits through a specific procedure with enhanced information safeguards regarding gambling risks. The system addresses a significant gap in player protection: approximately one-third of active Spanish online gambling players (31 percent) operate accounts across multiple operators. The joint limits system complements existing per-operator deposit restrictions and represents an additional preventive tool against problem gambling. The General Directorate for Gambling Regulation will develop technological infrastructure to verify real-time compliance with limits, eliminating unnecessary information exchanges between operators while strengthening personal data protection. The regulation also updates technical aspects of online gambling regulation and requires operators to provide enhanced information to users about available responsible gambling tools. Implementation of this joint deposit limits system reflects Spain's commitment to centering player protection in gambling regulation and promoting safer, more responsible gaming environments. REFERENCES: Ministry of Social Rights, Consumption and 2030 Agenda. "El Gobierno aprueba un nuevo sistema de límites conjuntos de depósito para reforzar la seguridad de los jugadores online." June 23, 2026. https://www.mscbs.gob.es/