Emilia-Romagna welfare councillor criticises national gambling policy

Emilia-Romagna Welfare Councillor Isabella Conti criticised the national government’s approach to gambling prevention during a regional council committee meeting. Conti said the region supports helplines, counselling services, incentives for businesses that do not install slot machines and prevention work in schools; Five Star Movement MP Giulia Sarti called for coordinated action between the state, regions and municipalities.