Slovakia’s president vetoes gambling law over consumer-protection concerns
President Peter Pellegrini vetoed Slovakia’s gambling bill and returned it to parliament, citing inadequate safeguards against gambling harm and concerns about how amendments were debated. The bill had passed with 71 votes in favour and seven abstentions; parliament can override the veto with an absolute majority.
An override could reopen plans for online gambling licences and change the powers and obligations of Slovakia’s lottery operator.