Alternattiva Demokrattika – The Green Party has urged the government to finalize and publish the legislation for video gaming terminals and gaming halls.

Arnold Cassola, Alternattiva Demokratika Chairperson, stated: “While Malta has a well known and internationally recognized remote gaming legislation, imposing very strict terms and audits on the over 220 gaming companies possessing a gaming licence, Malta has completely failed in imposing similar regulations and controls for its local market.”

Henrik Piski, Alternattiva Demokratika Spokesperson on IT and communication, added: “So far only legislation on the importation of video terminals exists, but none on the running of gaming halls. These halls are spreading out without any control all over the island, even in the very core of our villages. Authorities should not allow any more of these gaming halls to open as long as no legislation is in place.”

Henrik Piski concluded: “The Lotto Gaming Authority is also urged to do an assesment about the existing gaming halls. A freephone for people needing help for their gaming addiction should be made available and displayed in every gaming hall. Gaming addiction is a serious addiction which can cause huge social problems.”

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