ACCESS TO THE GAME
Please note that not everyone can place bets.
You should keep in mind the following points regarding game access bans.
Minors and legally incapacitated persons
Betting is prohibited for all persons under the age of 18 and those who have been declared legally incapacitated.
People on the Banned List
Those individuals who are registered on the Prohibited List are not allowed to participate in gambling activities of any kind.
Shareholders and employees of betting companies
Shareholders, participants, owners, employees and directors of betting companies are prohibited from placing bets to avoid conflicts of interest.
Athletes and direct participants
Athletes, coaches and any direct participant in the event being betted on are not allowed to place bets in order to ensure the integrity of the sport.
Directors of participating entities
Managers of entities involved in the betting event are also prohibited from placing bets to prevent any manipulation or undue influence.
Judges, arbitrators and appeal adjudicators
Judges, referees and those who resolve appeals against their decisions cannot bet on events where they perform their duties, in order to maintain impartiality.
Banned Register
If you or your representative wish to restrict your access to gambling, the legislation provides two possibilities depending on the territorial scope in which this restriction can be made effective. This will prevent you from accessing gambling establishments and systems formalised by electronic, telematic or remote communication means throughout the Spanish territory.
You can do it in person, through:
Submission of the form to registry offices (Article 38 of Law 30/1992).
Admission, reception or identification services for users of gaming establishments.
The National Police stations.
Or online, at the electronic headquarters of the General Directorate for the Regulation of Gambling (electronic certificate required).
