The Valencian parliament rejected a PSPV-PSOE proposal to restore an 850-metre separation between gambling venues and educational or health centres, according to the report. The PP and Vox opposed the measure, while Compromís supported it; the regional government defended the current gambling law.
The vote leaves the current Valencian rules in place rather than restoring the proposed venue-distance requirement.
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Vico Equense mayor Peppe Aiello issued an ordinance restricting gambling-machine installations in the municipality. It bars installations within 250 metres of sensitive sites, sets access-hour restrictions and requires risk information, surveillance and safeguards against underage use; breaches can bring fines of up to €15,000 and suspensions of one to seven days.
Bulgaria’s Association of Gaming and Gambling Operators asked the government to reconsider the 300-metre distance requirement from schools and other sensitive sites, introduced in 2024, and said it may organise peaceful protests if it remains. The association estimates the restrictions could close about 800 gaming halls and casinos, putting 20 thousand jobs and up to 400 million euros in tax revenue at risk.
Bulgaria’s Association of Gaming and Gambling Operators has asked the government to reconsider a 300-metre minimum distance rule for schools and other sensitive sites, saying it may organise peaceful protests if the rule remains. The rule was introduced in 2024.
Baronissi’s municipal administration has approved new rules for gambling venues in the Italian town. The regulation sets minimum distances of 250 metres from schools, healthcare facilities and places of worship, and bars openings within 500 metres of financial and bank branches; it also regulates opening hours and provides for inspections and possible suspension or revocation.
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.
Brazil’s Congress president Davi Alcolumbre extended Provisional Measure 1.394/2026 by 60 days, moving its deadline for congressional approval to 4 March 2027. The measure prohibits offering, facilitating and advertising fixed-odds betting; its statutory clock pauses during the congressional recess from 23 December to 1 February.
Brazilian Congress president Davi Alcolumbre extended Provisional Measure 1.394/2026 for 60 days; the measure prohibits the operation, offering, intermediation and advertising of fixed-odds betting nationwide. A Brazilian betting industry news report calculated that the voting deadline would be 4 March 2027.