Sumar proposes tighter gambling restrictions in the Basque Country

Sumar submitted a non-legislative proposal to the Basque Parliament calling for changes to gambling rules, according to a report published on 21 February 2025. The proposal includes a 500-metre separation from educational, university and rehabilitation centres, a moratorium on new venues, restrictions on opening hours and advertising, and limits on machine access, promotions and cash betting; it also seeks monitoring measures and expanded prevention programmes.