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Castilla y León develops gambling-harm prevention and treatment strategy

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Castilla y León is developing a cross-sector strategy for preventing and treating gambling harm, regional official Ruth Andérez said at the ExpoCongreso in Torremolinos. She said the initiative involves public authorities, social organisations and businesses, as the region updates rules for land-based gambling following a reform of its Gaming Law. The region has 115 gaming halls and 12,240 machines in operation, according to Andérez.

The strategy and regulatory updates may affect land-based operators’ compliance and engagement with regional harm-prevention measures.

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Castilla y León lawmakers consider gaming venue rules in draft reform

Castilla y León's parliamentary groups could propose changes to the regional gaming and betting law reform until 11 November, according to the report. The draft would require gaming venues to open at least eight hours daily and keep their doors closed so interiors cannot be seen from outside; both provisions may change during the legislative process. The final plenary debate is scheduled for 15 and 16 December.

The reform of Castilla y León's gaming and betting law is nearing a decisive phase in the region's autonomous parliament. Political groups have until 11 November to register amendments to the articles of the legislative project. Within that window they will be able to propose changes to various provisions, among them the opening conditions for dedicated gaming and betting establishments.

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