Analiză: Contracţia pieţei jocurilor de noroc generează pierderi anuale în economie de peste un miliard de euro

The number of authorized gambling machines in Romania dropped by 45% from March to September 2026, leading to significant economic losses. An analysis by Frames indicates that the number of registered machines fell from 35,533 to 19,723, with projections showing further declines. The annual losses to the economy due to the implementation of OUG 7/2026 exceed one billion euros, affecting tax revenues and employment in the sector. The analysis highlights a substantial reduction in jobs, with estimates suggesting that between 10,000 and 15,000 people lost their jobs in the first half of the year. The report calls for transitional regulations to ensure local authorization aligns with existing local regulations.