DGOJ creates predictive model to detect risky behaviour in online gambling
Algorithmic system to anticipate risk patterns and strengthen consumer protection
Key Takeaways
- The Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ) developed an algorithmic predictive model to detect risky behaviour among online gambling users.
- The system analyses behavioural patterns to identify risk situations before they escalate, enabling earlier interventions.
- The DGOJ states the initiative aims to use technology for prevention and consumer protection, not to promote gambling.
- The report was published in Sector del Juego on 5 November 2026 and the article is signed by Miguel Sandoval, Corresponsal de regulación.
The Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ) has developed a predictive model based on algorithms to anticipate possible risky behaviour among online gambling users, Sector del Juego reported on 5 November 2026. The declared objective of the project is to use technology as a tool for prevention and consumer protection, not to encourage play.
What the model does
The system analyses behaviour patterns that can be associated with risky situations and enables their detection before they escalate. The DGOJ states that early detection will facilitate the deployment of preventive measures and strengthen safer-gambling mechanisms.
Approach and scope
The proposal applies algorithmic intelligence to the field of public policy: identifying potential problem situations and improving consumer protection through predictive analysis. The DGOJ describes the development as a way to advance prevention of risks associated with online gambling.
Publication and authorship
The news was published in Sector del Juego on 5 November 2026. This text is signed by Miguel Sandoval, Corresponsal de regulación. For related regulatory context, see the regulation section.
Frequently Asked Questions
What has the DGOJ developed for online gambling?
The DGOJ has developed a predictive model based on algorithms to anticipate potential risky behaviour among online gambling users, analysing patterns to detect risk early.
What is the declared purpose of the DGOJ system?
The declared purpose is to use technology as a tool for prevention and consumer protection, facilitating early detection that supports preventive measures and safer-gambling mechanisms.
When and where was the information about the model published?
The information was published in Sector del Juego on 5 November 2026; the article is signed by Miguel Sandoval, Corresponsal de regulación.
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Miguel Sandoval
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Miguel Sandoval tracks gambling legislation, licensing, and regulator enforcement — from Spain's DGOJ and the Latin American authorities to the UKGC, the MGA, and the state-by-state map in North America. The reports answer three questions precisely — what changed, where, and who it affects — with jurisdictions, dates, and penalties cited exactly as published. Operators and compliance officers read Miguel Sandoval to know which rulebook moved before their next meeting.
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