The Europe Commission has reiterated its concerns over Romania's online gaming and betting reforms.
In a second detailed opinion on the law changes published by the Commission, the body appears to have serious concerns about the compatability of Romania’s legislation with EU law.
According to the EGBA, a number of provisions set out by the new legal framework are "doubtful" under EU law. These include the requirement for EU-licensed online gaming companies to be established in Romania and allowing operators to apply for an online licence only if they are directly or indirectly involved in a Romanian land-based gaming operation.
Sigrid Ligne, secretary general of the EGBA, said: "The European Commission has now confirmed its assessment according to which the Romanian law is in breach of EU law. This should bring the Romanian authorities to urgently and substantially redraft their legislation in accordance with EU rules. Romania is otherwise running the risk of facing the launch of an infringement proceeding by the European Commission."
The European Commission, along with Malta and the UK, expressed their concerns about the law changes in October last year.
