On [June 2], the world learned of the election of Poland’s new president – Karol Nawrocki. What does this mean for the gambling industry?
Nawrocki leads the Law and Justice Party (in Poland called PiS), which has been responsible for tightening regulations in the gambling sector.
It was under L&J rule, in 2017, that the state gained a monopoly over large parts of the gambling market , including online casinos and slot machines operated outside of casino venues. Further policies saw “The Register of Domains Used to Offer Gambling Games in Violation of the Act” sanctioned by L&J.
The party generally supports centralization and strong state control over gambling, which translates into more difficult operating conditions for the industry.
