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...
Sorin Georgescu (Romslot): We will survive the new wave of taxes if we contribute to combating the black market
Romania needs to comply with the agreed budget deficit with the European Commission, and in order to cover a gap of several tens of billions of lei, the Government has negotiated a package of fiscal measures throughout the summer to ensure economic stability in election years. Where does the state intend to get this money from? From increased taxes. It’s not just gambling that is targeted, although it is true that in the...
