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Romania faces a revenue shortfall of 750 million lei from gambling taxes due to administrative blockages following legislative changes. The Ministry of Finance's budget revision highlights the impact of the gambling industry's contraction on public finances. The shortfall is attributed to difficulties in obtaining necessary authorizations for gambling operations, exacerbated by local authorities' new regulatory powers. While the government seeks additional resources to cover urgent expenses, the gambling sector argues for clearer authorization procedures. Overall, the budget revision indicates significant negative discrepancies across various revenue categories, raising concerns about the economic implications of recent legislative changes.