A flash mob in the Region of Liguria was organised to request compliance with the Italian Law which establishes a series of limits to the opening and maintenance of gambling business with betting rooms, slot machines and video poker at close distance from schools, churches and gold-buying shops.

The movement “Let’s get involved” brought together dozens of associations fighting against gambling addiction and its related problems.

The hot topic exploded with the current debate in Italy about a voted and approved recent law that aimed to reduce slots machines and video lottery by 90% and which has not been enforced.

According to the latest data, gambling in Liguria sees an average spending of €269 per month per family, with peaks of €294 in the Savona area, and €292 in the Spezzino, contributing to poverty experienced by thousands.

Full article: Il Secolo XIX (Italian)