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Canary Islands advisory body flags gaps in proposed gambling planning decree

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The Canary Islands Consultative Council issued a favourable opinion on the proposed gambling-planning decree, while identifying issues to address before final approval. Its 7 September 2026 opinion cited inconsistencies in provisional machine approvals, missing traditional games and gaps in rules for the self-exclusion register.

Operators may face revised planning limits and changes to machine approval and player-exclusion rules if the decree is amended.

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Donato Gallo petition seeks removal of Italy budget bill article 25

Donato Gallo launched a petition on 6 November asking Italy’s parliament to remove article 25 from the 2027 budget bill and open talks with LAN venue operators. The appeal says the proposal would impose annual charges of €1,200 per PC or console and €2,000 per simulator, alongside licensing and platform requirements. These are claims made in the petition, not a description of an enacted measure.

A petition challenging article 25 of Italy’s 2027 budget bill has been launched, according to AGIMEG. Donato Gallo promoted the initiative, which was created on 6 November.

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