(Jamma) Adoc, the national association for the defense and guidance of consumers, users, savers, patients and taxpayers, applauds the intervention of the police forces for the 'Rischiatutto' operation. “The fight against illegal gambling – the association declares in a statement – is fundamental, it has a turnover of around 20 billion euros every year. "The fight against illegal gambling must continue, it is the first cause of the spread of gambling addiction, which today affects about 1 million Italians plus about 10%, we estimate, of dependent minors - he declares Lamberto Santini, President of Adoc – Adoc is at the forefront of support for citizens who are victims of gambling and the presence of the assistance desk in our regional headquarters in the Marches is proof of this. Phenomena that must be absolutely contrasted, also using part of the income from legal gambling. We are convinced that part of the proceeds the State should invest both in the treatment and prevention of gambling addiction, and in social assistance and in the fight against crime. In fact, we believe that fighting the underworld in the gambling sector is an imperative. Illegal gaming has a turnover of around 20 billion euros every year”.
