THE RIGHT OF LOCAL PUBLIC AUTHORITIES TO TOTALLY/PARTIALLY PROHIBIT THE CONDUCT OF ACTIVITIES SPECIFIC TO GAMBLING. LEGAL OR ILLEGAL?
by Assist. Prof. Dr. Vidrean – Căpușan Tudor Dumitru, Lawyer specialized in European law and tax law Lecturer, Faculty of European Studies, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca Government Emergency Ordinance No. 7/2026 introduced an important amendment to Government Emergency Ordinance No. 77/2009 regarding the possibility of providing services specific to the gambling industry. Point 6 of GEO No. 7/2026 provides that, by decision of...
SLOT MACHINE TAX – INCOMPATIBILITY WITH EUROPEAN LAW. PROTECTION OF THE SLOT MACHINE GAMBLING INDUSTRY THROUGH EUROPEAN MECHANISMS
by Asist.univ.dr. Vidrean – Căpușan Tudor Dumitru Lawyer specialising in European law and tax law Lecturer, Faculty of European Studies, UBB Cluj – Napoca An analysis of the provisions of Article II(4) of Law No. 124/2015 and point 3(C) of the annex to Government Emergency Ordinance No. 77/2009 reveals that, in order to operate slot machines, gambling operators of slot machines on the territory of Romania owe an annual tax of EUR...
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In this edition, we present a variety of content full of important information for your gambling business, but also for players who prefer to have fun in casinos (live/online). In Cover Story, Baum Games reveals how it has built a complete ecosystem of games, technology, and responsibility over the past decades. The evolution of Baum products is built on a natural transition between generations, maintaining a consistent line in both...
GAMBLING ADVERTISING. BETWEEN LEGALITY AND ILLEGALITY
I propose a quick and eloquent foray into the European vision of the advertising of products and services consumed within the European Union. It all stems from the growing intention of Romanian politicians to ban gambling advertising in our country. If you read the following article, you will see that the European principles are different and are aimed in particular at protecting the principle of freedom to provide services and...
GAMBLING IN THE LIGHT OF EU REGULATIONS
The European Union (hereafter “EU”) is the product of cooperation between Member States whose main objective is to develop a single market in which goods and services can move freely and without restrictions. Analyzing the provisions of Articles 3 to 6 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (hereafter “TFEU”), it can be seen that three types of competences can be identified in the EU’s...
