Romanian mayors propose local gambling venue bans
Mayors in Slatina, Vaslui and Ploești are seeking local restrictions on gambling venues in Romania, with proposals requiring support from their city councils. The moves follow a change requiring operators to hold local authorisation as well as a national licence. Separately, the Senate advanced proposals to raise the legal gambling age to 21 and restrict gambling advertising, including celebrity and influencer promotions.
Local authorisation means council decisions could determine whether gambling venues can operate in affected municipalities.