Romania adopts 5G Law amid public discussions on postponement of auctions

On 7 June 2021, the Romanian parliament adopted the Law on the conditions for the deployment of 5G networks, which is now awaiting promulgation by the Romanian President. Based on the initial draft, there is one new relevant amendment, which… Read moreRomania adopts 5G Law amid public discussions on postponement of auctions

Romania: Draft 5G legislation receives government approval

On 15 April 2021, the Romanian government approved draft legislation on the conditions for the deployment of 5G networks (i.e. the 5G Draft Law), which the Romanian Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure and Communications released for public debate in August last… Read moreRomania: Draft 5G legislation receives government approval

ECJ rulings attempt to strike balance in EU gambling sector

In the absence of harmonised EU gambling legislation, member states have the discretion to decide the level of protection granted to gambling consumers in their respective jurisdiction, according to the culture, religious and social values, consumer behaviour and the dynamics… Read moreECJ rulings attempt to strike balance in EU gambling sector

Regulatory challenges for land-based gambling and sports betting operators as they resume business

On 11 June 2020, as part of new measures to ease restrictions put in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Romanian Prime Minister Ludovic Orban announced that land-based gambling activities in the country such as lottery and sports betting… Read moreRegulatory challenges for land-based gambling and sports betting operators as they resume business

Romanian Government issues financial and fiscal measures favourable to the gambling industry

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has brought important challenges for the Romanian gambling industry, with significant impact on the land-based operations in general, and on the sports betting segment in particular. On 16 March 2020, the Romanian President formally declared a… Read moreRomanian Government issues financial and fiscal measures favourable to the gambling industry