EUROMAT challenges Croatia gambling reforms over EU notification
EUROMAT said it submitted an objection to the European Commission on 1 April over Croatia’s gambling reforms, arguing that proposed amendments should have been notified through the EU’s TRIS procedure. The measures include player registration, a national self-exclusion register, advertising restrictions and higher licensing fees and taxes; EUROMAT said failure to notify could lead to suspension or infringement proceedings.
The dispute raises uncertainty for operators over the proposed reforms and the process required before Croatia can adopt them.