Since March of this year, there has been a dispute with the organizers and the municipality.
Spain.- The arrival of the ICE and iGB Affiliate fairs to Barcelona in 2025 opened various fronts since the news was announced last year. While gambling industry leaders celebrated the decision, other sectors criticized the arrival of the gaming, casino, and betting fair which will be held from January 20 to 22, 2025, in Barcelona.
This week it was revealed that the Sindicatura de Greuges requested its cancellation, urging municipal officials to assess the advisability of holding this event in the next five years and, if necessary, to start negotiations to cancel or resolve the contract with the organizer prematurely.
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From the Síndic de Barcelona, it was warned that it is a «clear contradiction» that the city council implements a strong policy against gambling addiction while hosting and co-financing this event that promotes the gambling, casino, and betting sector.
