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Hungarian government assesses proposal to abolish gambling regulator SZTFH

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Hungary’s government is assessing whether to abolish the Supervisory Authority for Regulated Activities (SZTFH), according to a resolution published in the Official Gazette. The justice minister must report on the proposal’s operational and legal feasibility by 30 September; SZTFH said it is independent, noted that EU rules require independent regulators in some sectors, and pledged to co-operate with the review.

A possible transfer of gambling oversight could change how operators engage with Hungary’s regulator, but no abolition has been decided.

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Hungarian government reviews whether to dissolve gambling regulator SZTFH

The Hungarian government has asked its justice minister to assess whether to terminate the Supervisory Authority for Regulated Activities (SZTFH) and transfer its duties to other government bodies. A resolution published on 31 August gives the minister until 30 September to report. The review follows the grant of a 35-year Sopron casino concession to CAI Hungary Kft without a public tender; SZTFH said it would cooperate and defended its independence.

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