Key Takeaways
- The EU Commission has finally approved new gaming laws submitted by Croatia. The process typically takes three months, but has taken more than six after objections were raised by Malta and Austria.
- The original text of the law was first proposed in 2010 and the final amendments to the laws were made in March this year. The law now contains provisions to allow operators to apply for remote gaming licenses to offer poker as well as other games.
- Given its size, the costs of becoming a licensed remote gaming operator appear to have been set on the high side.
The EU Commission has finally approved new gaming laws submitted by Croatia. The process typically takes three months, but has taken more than six after objections were raised by Malta and Austria.
The original text of the law was first proposed in 2010 and the final amendments to the laws were made in March this year. The law now contains provisions that allow operators to apply for remote gaming licenses to offer poker as well as other games.
Croatia was formed in 1991 during the civil war following the break-up of Yugoslavia. The new laws attempt to bring order to what has been hitherto a disorganized system open to corruption.
