The government of the region of Catalonia, tired of waiting for the promised regulation of this activity by the central government, has now resolved to pass its own bill, which sets minimum requirements to operate by internet.

Companies operating in Catalonia should have a system that identifies the player and allows knowing, for example, how long they've played.

The Gaming and Betting Act prepared by the Department of Interior replaced one from 1984 which "had become obsolete," according to director of games and entertainment Mercè Claramunt. The new text will force companies to have headquarters in Catalonia.

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