The proposed amendments bring new legal definitions, stricter operational requirements, and substantially increased fees for gaming operators. Key changes include the introduction of player self-exclusion mechanisms, restrictions on cash payments, enhanced video surveillance requirements, and new regulations for online gaming platforms.
The draft also addresses the operation of foreign gaming operators and introduces measures to prevent illegal gaming activities. Notably, gaming establishments will face new restrictions regarding their proximity to educational institutions and the serving of alcoholic beverages. The law proposes significant fee increases for various gaming licenses and operations, which is expected to boost budget revenues while promoting more responsible gaming practices. These comprehensive changes reflect the industry’s technological advancement and the need for stronger regulatory oversight in the Serbian gaming sector.
This expert analysis (in Serbian and English language) has been written by Jelena Stanković Lukić, Partner at JPM Belgrade office.