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Cantabria parliament backs review of gaming venue distances within six months

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Cantabria’s parliament approved a non-binding motion urging the regional government to study gaming venues with municipalities and carry out an extraordinary review of distance rules, according to a report. The motion also calls for a prevention strategy and a public information campaign; an amendment extended the proposed implementation period from three to six months. PP deputy Cándido Manuel Cobo said only three gaming licences had been granted since the regional gaming law took effect in 2022.

The proposed review could affect venue locations and prevention requirements for gaming businesses in Cantabria.

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