Catalonia recorded zero sanctions for minors or self-excluded people accessing gaming halls during 2025 and the period elapsed in 2026, according to figures reported in the report. The report presents the figure as covering those two periods.
The zero-sanction figure gives regulators and operators a reported measure of enforcement concerning access restrictions at Catalonia gaming halls.
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