Spanish Regulator "Absolutely in Favor" of International Liquidity Spanish Regulator "Absolutely in Favor" of International Liquidity
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Key Takeaways
  • Carlos Hernandez, the newly-appointed Director General of the Spanish online gaming regulator DGOJ, has drawn a clear path towards opening the online poker market in Spain from a segregated player pool to internationally-shared liquidity.
  • Hernandez believes now is the time to look at the market data, understand the downward trend, and look to opening up liquidity.
  • Shared liquidity with Italy is just a first step towards international pooling of players.
  • Meetings are planned with France, Italy and Denmark to discuss the topic.
  • The Director “would love to see” international liquidity by mid-2014.

Carlos Hernandez, the newly-appointed Director General of the Spanish online gaming regulator DGOJ, has drawn a clear path towards opening the online poker market in Spain from a segregated player pool to internationally-shared liquidity.