Carlos Hernández: Spain's DGOJ Director on Online Poker's Future

Carlos Hernández, Director General of the Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ), was interviewed by Jairo Moreno for Poker-Red. The interview delves into the current state and future of online poker in Spain, addressing key issues and expectations.

Carlos Hernández stated that the expectations for online poker in Spain have not been met since regulation. He acknowledged that the current situation has not lived up to the initial hopes and that there is a need to reassess whether the expectations were incorrect or if the regulation has hindered progress.

Despite the challenges, Carlos Hernández confirmed that the DGOJ remains supportive of international liquidity for online poker. He emphasized that there has been no change in this stance, even with the recent change in leadership. Additionally, he mentioned that liquidity with Italy is seen as a temporary solution, indicating that the DGOJ is looking for more permanent and comprehensive solutions.