Restricted Casinos in Slovakia

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Another important change is the possibility of banning gambling in specific cities and villages, if local residents express this opinion. In particular, such entertainment can be prohibited if 30% of the population signs a petition. For the largest cities of Kosice and Bratislava, the threshold is reduced to 15%.

The amendments also imply the expansion of the powers of financial regulators controlling the gambling business and the involvement of customs authorities in the supervision.

Legislative changes are proposed in the context of combating the negative consequences of gambling.

In Bratislava, the total ban on gambling is supported by more than 136,000 residents and 45 advisors, and the last gambling license expires in 2021.

The advisers expressed their concern that foreign companies will try to overcome the ban and continue their activities. Although the term of the last license to organize and conduct gambling ends only after four years. At the same time, their opponents claim that a complete ban will immediately lead to illegal gambling. Show less