Proposed legislation in Macedonia is expected to provide greater certainty, confidence and protection for those involved in the gaming and amusement industry, according to online reports.
The new law will regulate "the organisation of games of chance while controlling cash flows."
In a press conference held by Macedonia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Zoran Stavreski, it was noted there is a need for adopting a new law as the current legislation dates back to 1997 and does not correspond to the current needs of the market, the wishes of participants and opportunities for manufacturers.
From what InterGame understands, the new legislation will see gaming machines connected online from January of next year in order to provide easy access to data and revenue. It will also see a change in the amount operators pay in taxes - instead of the current four per cent and monthly flat rate, all operators will pay the same fee amounting to 20 per cent of the machines’ takings.
