The Municipality of Colmenar Viejo approved a regulation ordinance for betting houses and gaming rooms, driven by VOX.
Spain.- A regulation ordinance for betting houses and gaming rooms that was approved by the Municipality of Colmenar Viejo, in Madrid, is subjected to public consultation for a period of 30 days. The regulation has been published in the latest Official Bulletin of the Community of Madrid (BOCM).
Interested citizens can review the file and submit their observations at the administrative building of the Department of Business Development, Economy, and Employment. Additionally, information related to the ordinance will be available through the Municipal Electronic Headquarters on the city council's website.
Driven by VOX, the Municipality of Colmenar Viejo approved, in September, a regulation ordinance for betting houses and gaming rooms. The initiative will allow for special controls in gaming venues with the aim of verifying compliance with the regulations and sanctioning illegalities in the activities.
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The new ordinance, which VOX described as pioneering in the Community of Madrid, was achieved with the votes in favor of all groups except Mas Madrid. VOX stated that the project "brings with it a series of benefits that impact both society and the economy. Consumer protection, the prevention of gambling addiction, or the promotion of fair competition are some of the goals pursued."
Meanwhile, the use of debit and credit cards in gaming halls in Madrid remains at the center of conflict. After the Community of Madrid presented a public consultation to evaluate the possibility of enabling electronic payment methods, a myriad of controversies erupted, which led to the possibility of withdrawing the project and the presentation of a new legislative initiative to prohibit any attempt to advance the measure.
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