DGOJ extends public consultation deadline for risk-detection mechanism
Extension gives stakeholders until 26 October 2026 to submit observations
Key Takeaways
- The DGOJ extended the second public participation period by four calendar days.
- The new deadline for submissions is 26 October 2026 at 23:59, inclusive.
- Observations must be emailed to [email protected] with the required reference.
- The extension applies equally to all interested parties and does not modify the subject or other conditions of the procedure.
The Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ) extended the deadline for the second public participation period for the draft resolution that will approve the mechanism for detecting risky behaviours by users by four calendar days. The new cutoff is 26 October 2026, inclusive; the modification only lengthens the deadline and does not change the subject matter or any other conditions of the procedure.
How to submit observations
Observations and submissions may be sent until 23:59 on 26 October 2026 to the Subdirección General de Regulación del Juego by email to [email protected]. Respondents must include in the message subject the reference “Segundo trámite de participación pública. Mecanismo de detección de comportamientos de riesgo”. The extension applies equally to all interested persons and entities.
Technical scope of the change
The DGOJ justified the extension to allow a more detailed review of the documentation and a better assessment of the proposal. No changes are introduced to the content of the draft resolution or to the conditions of the consultation process.
Related link
The decision forms part of the public consultation procedures of the Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego and can be consulted in the regulation section of the institutional portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the new deadline to submit observations on the risk-detection mechanism?
The new deadline is 26 October 2026, inclusive. Observations may be submitted until 23:59 on that date to the Subdirección General de Regulación del Juego.
Where should I send my observations on the DGOJ draft resolution?
Observations must be sent by email to [email protected]. Messages should include the subject reference “Segundo trámite de participación pública. Mecanismo de detección de comportamientos de riesgo.”
Does the extension change the content of the draft or the consultation conditions?
No. The extension only lengthens the deadline and does not alter the subject matter or any other conditions of the procedure; it was applied equally to all interested persons and entities.
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