Tag Archives: Madrid
Spain – Madrid electoral candidates put forward anti gambling measures
Alejandra Jacinto and Roberto Sotomayor, members of left-wing populist political party in Spain Podemos have put forward a number of strict measures as part of their manifesto. Both are running for the Madrid elections scheduled for the end of this month. The measures proposed by Jacinto and Sotomayor, candidates for the presidency of the Community of…
Spain – Government rejects Live! Resorts Madrid
The Community of Madrid has officially rejected Cordish Companies €20m Live! Resorts Madrid entertainment complex. In June Cordish Companies presented new plans to the Executive of Madrid for the €20m Live! Resorts Madrid entertainment complex, featuring a multiplex casino, restaurants and hotels, five years after its initial blueprint was rejected. However this was clearly not…
Spain – Madrid approves raft of new restrictions on gambling advertising
The Autonomous Community of Madrid has progressed with passing stricter rules for operators and new regulations over the gambling industry. Gambling reform comes under the so called “Omnibus Law” – presented by the Executive through the Ministry of the Presidency, Justice and the Interior and covers a wide number of regulations in the community. According…
Spain – Codere installs 88 Link and Dragon Lamp at Bingo Oporto
Spanish operator Codere has installed 88 Link and Dragon Lamp from Zitro at its Bingo Oporto venue in the Spanish capital of Madrid which is operated by Codere. José Manuel Vázquez, Bingo Director of Codere Spain, said: “Dragon Lamp has been very well received by our customers, who now have the opportunity to access jackpots…
Spain – Real Madrid includes plans for a casino in remodelling of Bernabéu stadium
The plans for the remodelling of Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu stadium include space for a casino, capable of generating revenue for the club of €120m. Club President Florentino Pérez has said that remodelling, scheduled for 2023, will cost more than €575m, but that the casino would help the club recoup some of that money. Each…
Spain – Madrid workers association slams attack on jobs by new legislation
The Gaming Workers Association of Madrid (ATJUCAM) have united in defence of their jobs ‘against the attack by the new laws that are progressing’ which will cause the ‘total destruction of our jobs.’ The new legislation prepared by the executive of Isabel Díaz Ayuso will see gambling venues close if there are near an educational…
Spain – Madrid to lessen coronavirus impact with 25 per cent tax reduction for gaming
Madrid will reduce gaming taxation as the City Council looks to protect the economy from the effects of the coronavirus. The 25 per cent reduction in tax will apply for casinos, bingo halls, and slot halls and will be eligible for 25 months. A spokesperson at the City Council said: “The only criteria is that…
Spain – Madrid to see 22 new betting premises open before ban kicks in
Despite the Governing Council of Madrid agreeing to a decree that will temporarily suspend the opening of any more gambling venues, President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, has confirmed that 22 new venues will open before the ban kicks in. The suspension, which should be approved soon, will only last a year…
Spain – President of Madrid suspends the opening of any new gambling venues
The Governing Council of Madrid has agreed on the urgent passing of the decree that will temporarily suspend the opening of any more gambling venues. During a press conference the President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso announced the temporary suspension of the granting of licenses to bookmakers and gambling halls. The government…
