Bratislava's gambling facilities are about to disappear

Rollercoaster rides continue with Bratislava's gambling permit. Local city counselors supported a plan to ban gambling in mid-2017. However, the first ban lasted only one and a half years until December 28, 2018, when lawyers failed to find a difference in the bill and local courts revoked the restriction.

Yesterday, on December 17, 39 of Bratislava's 40 council members supported the idea of a permanent ban. Although the restrictions will take effect on January 1, 2021, substantial changes will be made in 2023. That's when the license expires recently, and the grantor will not be able to continue or renew it. It will result in the closure of about 100 offline locations throughout the city. Interestingly, it will also reduce the city's budget, which is coming in taxes and fees every year, by about $3 million.

Traditionally, casino owners have been strongly opposed. Most are convinced that these measures will lead to an increase in illegal gambling and the spread of underground places, and given how often changes are taking place in Bratislava's casino legislation, we can guess that the ban could be lifted in the next few years. 경마사이트프로