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Hungary’s new government reviews Szerencsejáték Zrt monopoly

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Hungary’s new government will review state-run organisations, including Szerencsejáték Zrt’s exclusive position in national lottery and sports betting, according to reports. Finance minister András Kármán accused the operator of directing revenues to propaganda rather than transparently to the treasury; the review’s outcome has not been stated.

Any change to Szerencsejáték Zrt’s exclusive rights could affect lottery and sports betting competition in Hungary.

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