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The Romanian Lottery has filed preliminary complaints against municipalities that banned gambling in their premises, as stated by Ploiești's mayor. This action is a step towards potential legal action against these municipalities. The mayor criticized the state for allowing local decisions while undermining them. He also mentioned alleged connections between the Lottery's machines and businessman Sebastian Ghiță. Ploiești's local council unanimously voted to prohibit gambling halls, with the mayor expressing gratitude for community support. The project faced previous delays but was ultimately approved, allowing only state-organized lottery games and restricting sports betting to existing venues.