Bodog Bids Adios to Spain

Bodog is the latest online gambling company to exit the Spain market after that nation imposed stringent regulations.

Bodog released the following statement to players residing in Spain on Wednesday: 

“We would like to inform you that due to recent regulatory changes, we are no longer able to offer our betting or wagering services to residents of Spain or Spanish territories.

“Your account will be disabled on the 31st of March 2012 and as of today; you are no longer able to make any further deposits to your account.”

Spain Internet gambling regulation requires that players join an online poker room that is regulated by the government of that nation.  “Providers”, as they are called, will be permitted to operate from Spain and be taxed 25 to 30 percent.   Players will need to reside in Spain, similar to what we currently see in France and Italy. 

- Aaron Goldstein, Gambling911.com