How did 2024 shape up for the Responsible Gaming Association
In 2024, sponsorships were influenced by legislative changes that impacted the gambling industry. Since the association’s funding came only from operators (private and state-owned, through the Romanian Lottery) we had to adjust the volume of our programs to the level of sponsorship; thus, between May and July, the Responsible Gaming program was only available for the first 15 requests of the month, the 24/7 Counselling program...
EUROMAT re-elects Jason Frost as Presidentand calls for urgent action to tackle illegal gambling
On the 22nd of May 2025 members of the European Gaming and Amusement Federation (EUROMAT) met in Brussels, Belgium for the association’s Annual General Meeting. The AGM saw the unanimous re-election of Jason Frost as President as well as the re-election of Uwe Christiansen as First Vice-President. Karoly Buzás from the Romanian Slot Operators’ Association (ROMSLOT) has been elected as Treasurer of the association. Commenting on his...
The Responsible Gambling Association, reporting 7000 hits online or by phone in the last year.
“For 2024, we want to scale the programs nationwide. To make an impact, it is essential to have adequate resources and support from government institutions.” In 2023, the Responsible Gambling Association responded to more than 7000 calls from people who, via the chat available on the website www.jocresponsabil.ro or the free phone number Tel-Verde, asked for help, free psychological counselling or simple information about gambling...
FEDBET in 2024: unity, cohesion, transparency, dialogue
FEDBET – The Federation of Gambling Organisers consolidates its position as the authentic and representative voice of the Romanian gambling industry. The year 2023 has brought with it significant challenges. The moment of maximum pressure was felt, at the end of the year, with the adoption of GEO 82/2023 and, in particular, with the uncertainty created around the establishment of the payment guarantees imposed by the act....
Sorin Georgescu (ROMSLOT): When politicians compete in “solving” issues for gambling and we don’t have consensus
Gambling is a state monopoly, and we, the gambling operators, are licensed to carry out this activity according to the conditions of the law. However, the legal framework in recent years is no longer sufficient and causes aggressively negative reactions from society, directly proportional to the aggressiveness of the presence and offerings in major cities. Naturally, society’s attitude, amplified by virality, extends to the...
