Gambling Restriction And Licensing Act of 2012
Rationale
To combat gambling addiction and financial harm, restricting legal gambling to state-licensed venues ensures stricter regulation, consumer protection, and revenue for public services.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gambling Regulation |
Liberal gambling (online platforms, private casinos, sports betting all permitted)
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State-licensed casinos and lottery only
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Gambling RegulationProposer
Party
The New Communist Group
We forge a future where no hand goes empty and no land is scarred. The people’s hammer shapes the world anew.
Core pillars
Fernando Jiménez
Activist · Age 46
A silver-tongued heir to a shipping empire, his family’s wealth funds the party’s campaigns—but his charm and media savvy are what keep the rank-and-file devoted to the cause.
Timeline
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Draft15 April 2012
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Vote Open15 April 2012
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Vote Closed14 June 2012
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Did Not Become Law14 June 2012
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Congress of Deputies
FailedFor: 110 / 350 seats (31.4%)
Against: 215 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 25
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Democratic Movement (odm) | 215 | No | No reason given |
| Technocratic Future Congress | 71 | Yes | No reason given |
| The New Communist Group Proposer | 39 | Yes | No reason given |
| Unity And Prosperity | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 38 | Not voted |
Senado
FailedFor: 104 / 266 seats (39.1%)
Against: 147 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 15
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Democratic Movement (odm) | 105 | No | No reason given |
| Technocratic Future Congress | 33 | Yes | No reason given |
| The New Communist Group Proposer | 71 | Yes | No reason given |
| Unity And Prosperity | 42 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 29 | Not voted |