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Izquierda Unida proposes gambling venue restrictions in Andalusia

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In brief

  • Izquierda Unida de Puente Genil and Rosa Rodríguez reportedly proposed a motion in the Andalusian parliament on gambling venues.
  • Proposals include minimum distances from various facilities, limits on outdoor advertising and stronger inspections.
  • The motion also proposes a taxation review and a regional prevention fund.

Izquierda Unida de Puente Genil and Córdoba parliamentarian Rosa Rodríguez have reportedly put a non-legislative motion (PNL) to the Andalusian parliament. The motion calls on the Junta for new restrictions on gaming arcades and for measures to prevent gambling addiction.

The initiative proposes minimum distances between gambling venues and educational, sports, youth, health and social centres. It also proposes avoiding the concentration of venues, limiting outdoor advertising and strengthening inspections to control access by minors and self-excluded people. The motion further proposes a review of taxation of the sector and a regional fund for prevention programmes and support for those affected.

The report said the information released with the proposals did not include updated figures on problem gambling, inspection results or an assessment of the measures' real impact. The party has promoted similar initiatives in the municipality for years, some of which the town council approved unanimously. It is now taking its demands to the regional level.

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