The need for public affairs services for gambling companies in Romania: From institutional dialog to tax compliance
The gambling industry in Romania has experienced significant growth in recent years, becoming an important part of the national economy. In this context, the importance of public affairs services for gambling companies is crucial to ensure a correct institutional dialog between the industry and policy makers, as well as to maintain compliance with strict regulations. These services are needed not only to work with the National...
Banning Gambling in Small Towns: A Challenge and Opportunity for Romania’s Gambling Industry
Introduction by CODRIN SCUTARU, CEO AT PUBLIC AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS In April 2024, President Klaus Iohannis signed a new law banning gambling activities in Romanian towns with fewer than 15,000 inhabitants. This measure presents a significant challenge for gambling operators but also an opportunity for adaptation and innovation in the sector. In a European context where gambling regulation is rapidly evolving, this change can lead to...
Odeta Nestor, President of AOJND: “Adopting legislative changes without honest consultation with the whole industry affects the market”
Odeta Nestor, President Remote Gambling Organizers’ Association (AOJND) returns to the pages of our magazine with a serious message, a wake-up call to all those involved in the gambling industry. The lack of willingness for dialogue and cooperation on the part of the authorities generates a lack of trust among operators. Also, increasing taxes at short intervals and without an impact study will affect the predictability of the...
European Responsible Gambling Week is coming up: How does Romania position itself when it comes to player safety?
AOJND participates in the series of events organized on the occasion of the second edition of the European Safer Gambling Week 2022 from 17-23 October 2022. Taking place under the EGBA (European Gambling and Betting Association) umbrella, the European Responsible Gambling Week hosts a series of events aimed at bringing to the attention of consumers, operators and authorities the latest information on responsible gambling and the...
