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Spain.- More than three months after his appointment, yesterday, Monday, September 30, Andrés Barragán took office as the General Secretary of Consumer Affairs and Gaming, at the Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs, and the 2030 Agenda.
It is worth remembering that Barragán replaces Bibiana Medialdea, who left her position to join the Complutense University as a professor, as reported by the Ministry of Social Rights.
During the swearing-in ceremony held in Madrid, the new Secretary of Consumer Affairs and Gaming again mentioned the launch of the player's portal which will take place "in the coming months." According to the secretary, this initiative will be "a key tool to allow players to know their status across all digital platforms."
Barragán emphasized the importance of providing players with clear information about their activity, allowing them greater control over their betting and gaming habits. "With this tool, players will be able to take appropriate measures regarding their gaming patterns, which will contribute to greater responsibility in the use of platforms," he stated.
Following the ceremony led by Minister Pablo Bustinduy, the secretary also highlighted that "illegal online gaming in Spain is contained," and assured that various initiatives are being developed to pursue and sanction those activities and websites that operate outside the law.
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Barragán served in the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Enterprise, currently acting as Deputy Director-General of Multilateral Development Banks, IMF, and G20. He holds a degree in Physical Sciences with a specialization in Theoretical Physics and a degree in Philosophy from the Complutense University. Since 2017, he has been a career civil servant of the Senior Corps of Commercial and Economic Technicians of the State.
Between 2021 and 2023, Barragán was the chief of staff of the Public Treasury and advisor to the Secretary of State for the Economy. He served as a counselor of the Official Credit Institute (ICO) and official representative of Spain before EU institutions and various international organizations.
