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The Romanian government's decision to transfer the authority to regulate gambling halls to local mayors is impacting state revenues. A budget rectification project indicates a decrease of 749 million lei in estimated gambling tax revenues. This decline is attributed to administrative blockages, as few local councils have made necessary decisions. Additionally, the budget faces challenges from reduced fuel excise taxes and lower EU funding. Overall, the budget shows a significant shortfall of over 11.5 billion lei from initial estimates, raising concerns about public spending financing. The effectiveness of local regulation in the gambling sector remains uncertain.