Manuel Padrón, president of Grupo Juan Padrón, has spoken out against the administrative disorganization affecting the gaming sector in the Canary Islands. According to the businessman, poor communication between various departments of the regional government creates serious legal security issues for operators.
Lack of Coordination Between Government Departments
Padrón pointed out that the departments of Presidency, Finance, and Commerce operate without effective coordination, resulting in contradictory interpretations of regulations and excessively slow administrative procedures. This situation affects fair competition among operators and the sustainability of the sector.
Irregularities Undetected by Inspections
The lack of coordination has allowed significant irregularities to occur, such as the opening of gaming establishments in proximity to educational centers and the improper recognition of galleries as shopping centers. These situations highlight deficiencies in inspection and control systems.
The Group’s Tax Contribution
Grupo Juan Padrón, which operates casinos, bingo halls, gaming salons, and slot machines across the archipelago, contributes between 60 and 70 million euros annually in taxes, totaling 400 million euros over the past five years. Despite this significant tax contribution, the company faces unequal application of regulations that puts its operations at risk.
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