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Hungarian Parliament removes SZTFH role in gambling concession agreements

Regulation

Hungary’s Parliament voted to remove the Supervisory Authority for Regulated Activities’ power to manage gambling concession agreements. The report said the decision begins a restructuring that includes dismantling the Concession Council; the government has also signalled that it intends to abolish SZTFH, but that outcome was not reported as completed.

The change affects which state body manages gambling concession agreements in Hungary.

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Hungary reviews dissolution of gambling regulator SZTFH

Hungary's government ordered a review of dissolving SZTFH and transferring its duties to ministries, citing a resolution published on 31 August. The justice minister must report by 30 September. The review follows scrutiny of a 35-year Sopron casino concession awarded without public tender; SZTFH denied political interference and pledged cooperation.

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