Online gaming firm 888 has stumped up some money after discussions with the Spanish tax-man and believes it has now fulfilled all requirements necessary to receive a Spanish e-gaming licence.
The Spanish authorities will start dishing out licences at the beginning of June and has made it clear that any company wishing to get one has to pay Spanish taxes under two laws, one dating from 1966 and the other from 1977.
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