A draft decree being prepared by Murcia’s regional tax agency would require every visitor to casinos, gaming halls, bingo venues and betting shops to show identification, including people entering only to use an on-site bar or café. The proposal became public on 6 November and was reported by Gambling Insider on 7 November.
How the proposed checks would work
Acceptable documents would include a national identity card, passport, foreigner identity card or driving licence. Checks could be carried out by staff or approved automated systems, including biometric equipment, connected to the regional register. The draft sets out retention periods of six months for casinos and bingo venues and one year for gaming halls and betting shops.
Advertising and implementation
The proposal would also restrict exterior signs and gambling imagery visible from the street, and prevent bars from being visible or promoted externally. If adopted, the draft provides two months for exterior changes and three months to implement and certify admission systems. It remains under consultation and is not currently binding.