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 center whilst ‘it is possible to buy tobacco, alcohol, a coupon or a scratch card from kiosks near a school.’

“We do not understand why they intend to close an activity like ours, which are absolutely monitored by means of access control and ID registration,” the association said.

ATJUCAM spokesperson, Iñaki Angulo, said: “If the law is approved as it is, the vast majority of the existing gambling establishments will disappear and with them, our jobs.”