VOX Los Barrios seeks 500-metre school buffer for new gambling halls
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VOX Los Barrios has proposed increasing the minimum distance between new gambling halls and educational centres from 150 to 500 metres, reportedly. Municipal spokesperson Celia Fuentes presented the proposal, which also calls for tighter age and identity checks on online gambling platforms to prevent underage access through third-party accounts, identity fraud or fraudulent payment methods.
VOX Los Barrios has proposed raising the minimum distance between new gambling halls and educational centres from 150 to 500 metres. Municipal spokesperson Celia Fuentes presented the proposal as part of the party's demands to protect minors from gambling-related risks.
The party wants stricter age and identity checks on online gambling platforms to prevent minors from gaining access through third-party accounts, identity fraud or fraudulent use of payment methods. VOX Los Barrios said the increased distance should be accompanied by controls in physical premises and online.