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Cantabria Socialists seek review of gambling venue distances and prevention plan

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The Socialist parliamentary group in Cantabria has filed a non-binding motion urging the regional government to resume work on gambling-harm prevention. It asks for a study of venue locations with municipalities within three months, a review of minimum distances from schools, a prevention strategy and a public-awareness campaign; debate and a vote were scheduled for that day.

The motion could lead to changes in venue-distance rules and prevention requirements in Cantabria.

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