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EUROMAT challenges Croatia's proposed gambling-law changes over EU procedure

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EUROMAT has lodged an objection with the European Commission over Croatia's proposed gambling-law changes, arguing that the country should first notify them through the TRIS procedure. The proposed measures include player identification at land-based venues, a self-exclusion register, restricted casino and gaming-hall hours, and higher licence fees.

The dispute concerns whether Croatia can implement gambling-market rules without first following the EU notification procedure.

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EUROMAT urges Croatia to suspend new gambling law over EU notification concerns

EUROMAT has urged Croatia’s government to suspend implementation of its newly approved gambling law, saying it was not notified under the EU’s TRIS procedure. The federation said the law includes new requirements on player identification, self-exclusion, advertising, venue locations, operating days, licence fees and taxes, and could be inapplicable if notification issues remain unresolved.

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