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Romanian gambling-machine count falls to 36,000, operators say

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The number of gambling machines installed in Romania fell from 80,000 to 36,000 in two years, according to local operators cited in media reports. Industry sources reportedly expect the total to decline to between 15,000 and 20,000 by year-end, following regulatory and tax changes, including the transfer of local licensing powers to authorities in February 2026.

The decline and local licensing powers could affect the availability of land-based machines across Romania.

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