Madrid – August 27, 2025. Online scammers in Spain have upped their game—posing as legitimate authorities to lure unwitting players. Recent posts on social media blatantly impersonate two revered brands: the DGOJ (Spain’s gambling regulator) and Casino Barcelona.
These fraudsters are exploiting trusted names and images to create a false sense of legitimacy—delivering cloned logos, photos, and official-sounding language to disarm even cautious users. One expert quoted by Casasdeapuestas.com noted that this alarming rise in illegal gambling ads exposes vulnerabilities in the regulatory net
An investigative piece warns of the growing impunity and frequency of these campaigns, saying they've become especially prevalent during August. The problem underscores how tech-savvy operators bypass traditional enforcement to reach targets directly through Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms
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Authorities are already taking action. The DGOJ has released public alerts urging citizens to disregard any offers using its name or that of Casino Barcelona. Yet, with the pace of content sharing easier than ever, blocking one ad does not mean the next won't appear.
For European players and regulators alike, the takeaway is clear: the fight against illegal gambling is no longer confined to dodgy websites—it plays out in your newsfeed.
