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Commentary challenges scope of Valencian gambling impact report

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A commentary by José Antonio Gómez Yáñez examines a social and public-health impact report on gambling venues in the Valencian Community, prepared by the regional government’s finance, economy and public administration department. He argues that it omits economic measures including employment, business structure and tax contributions, and notes that casinos are excluded from its venue review.

The critique raises questions about which economic effects and gambling venues inform regional planning decisions.

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Lawyer says Supreme Court doctrine shields ONCE terminals from regional oversight

Gambling lawyer Jesús Serrano Escudero told the XIX Congreso de Juego de Castilla y León that Supreme Court rulings on ONCE gaming terminals endorse discretion and privilege for state operators. He said the court held that autonomous communities cannot authorise, inspect or intervene in state-reserved games.

Gambling lawyer Jesús Serrano Escudero told the XIX Congreso de Juego de Castilla y León in Soria that Supreme Court doctrine on ONCE gaming terminals endorses what he described as total discretion and privilege for state operators. He said the rulings mean autonomous communities cannot authorise, inspect or intervene in state-reserved games.

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