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Galicia approves decree establishing its gambling observatory

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The Xunta de Galicia approved a decree establishing the Observatorio Galego do Xogo, according to the report. The body will study and assess the sector, publish data and recommendations, and monitor gambling advertising; its membership will include regional departments, universities, industry representatives and addiction-prevention organisations.

The observatory will provide a formal channel for gathering sector data and shaping regional gambling policy.

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Texas representative proposes referendum on casinos and sports betting

Texas representative Charlie Geren filed a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment that would let voters decide on casino gaming and sports betting on 2 November 2027. The proposal would limit casino gaming to physical premises, cap the state at 10 casinos and set a maximum tax rate of 15% of gross gaming revenue; online casino gaming is excluded.

Texas state representative Charlie Geren has filed a proposed constitutional amendment that would put casino gaming and sports betting to a statewide vote on 2 November 2027 if passed.

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