Among the measures outlined by Croatia’s parliament include new player protection rules, tightening rules on gambling venues and advertising, as well as increasing licensing fees and taxation.
EUROMAT argues that several of the proposed amendments qualify for EU Directive 2015/1535, or the Technical Regulation Information System (TRIS) procedures. A policy designed to prevent technical barriers to trade within the EU.
Under the directive, member states must notify the European Commission of any draft technical regulations that restrict market access or the provision of services. Failure to do so can result in the suspension of the law’s application and the initiation of infringement proceedings.
EUROMAT President Jason Frost urged the European Commission to intervene to avoi..