Ruth Andérez presents XIX Congress programme and confirms final phase of Castilla y León responsible gambling strategy
Strategy document advanced; final approval expected in coming months
Key Takeaways
- Ruth Andérez presented the programme for the XIX Congress of Gaming in Soria and announced the strategy’s final-phase status.
- The Castilla y León responsible gambling strategy document is at an advanced stage and its definitive approval is expected in the coming months.
- The proposal has been sent to directorates-general, associations and industry representatives, and a technical commission is participating in its development.
- Institutional attendees will include representatives from multiple autonomous administrations in Spain alongside regional and national private-sector companies.
Ruth Andérez, Director of Institutional Relations and External Action at the Presidency Department of the Junta de Castilla y León, presented the programme for the XIX Congress of Gaming taking place in Soria and announced that the Castilla y León responsible gambling strategy is entering its final phase; its definitive approval is expected in the coming months.
Responsible gambling strategy reaches final phase
The Presidency Department of the Junta de Castilla y León is progressing with the drafting of the responsible gambling strategy, an initiative committed during the previous legislature whose document is now at an advanced stage. The proposal has already been sent to various stakeholders, including several directorates-general, associations and industry representatives. Some of those representatives participate in the [technical commission on responsible gambling](/regulation) tasked with developing the strategy. Final approval must complete the timeframes set by the legal procedure before being presented to the Junta de Castilla y León Government Council.
Programme and attendees at the XIX Congress of Gaming
Andérez reviewed the programme of the XIX Congress of Gaming, which brings together sector professionals, institutional representatives and technical staff in Soria, and she highlighted the event’s role in exchanging experiences and fostering dialogue between the Administration and operators. Present at the launch were the Junta’s territorial delegate in Soria, Yolanda de Gregorio, and representatives of the business organisations collaborating on the congress organisation. The congress is listed in the programme as the [XIX Congress of Gaming](/events).
Planned institutional attendance includes representatives from the administrations of Andalusia, Aragon, Cantabria, Castilla–La Mancha, Extremadura, the Community of Madrid, the Basque Country and La Rioja, in addition to Castilla y León. Private representation will include regional and national companies from various subsectors, manufacturers and testing laboratories for gaming equipment; aspects of private-sector participation are addressed in the programme and related [private representation](/b2b) sessions.
By Miguel Sandoval, Corresponsal de regulación. XIX Congreso del Juego and the estrategia de juego responsable are covered in the programme and in the panels scheduled during the event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who presented the XIX Congress programme and where is it being held?
Ruth Andérez, Director of Institutional Relations and External Action at the Presidency Department of the Junta de Castilla y León, presented the programme; the XIX Congress of Gaming is being held in Soria.
What is the current status of the Castilla y León responsible gambling strategy and when will it be approved?
The strategy is in an advanced phase; its definitive approval is expected in the coming months after the completion of the legal procedure timeframes and subsequent presentation to the Government Council of the Junta de Castilla y León.
Which organisations and actors have received the strategy proposal?
The proposal has been sent to several directorates-general, industry associations and business representatives; some of these representatives are participating in the technical commission on responsible gambling that is developing the strategy.
Which autonomous administrations are expected to attend the congress?
Planned institutional attendance includes representatives from Andalusia, Aragon, Cantabria, Castilla–La Mancha, Extremadura, the Community of Madrid, the Basque Country, La Rioja and Castilla y León.
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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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