There are plans in Albania to move casinos and betting shops out of residential areas.
It has also vowed a “new regime” is ahead for online gambling operators. Prime Minister Edi Rama held a news conference last month at which he announced that all gambling venues will be forced out of residential areas and onto the outskirts of towns and cities, effective December 31.
Rama also warned broadcasters and other media outlets to remove all gambling advertising within 24 hours or face serious consequences, including having their operations “closed by force.” Local media quoted Rama saying that, despite Albanian law being clear on the illegality of gambling advertising, “this law has been violated by all media without exception.”
