Minister Cseke Attila has announced that mayors will have the authority to decide on the authorization of gambling in their localities.

Development Minister Cseke Attila Cseke said mayors will be able to decide whether or not to authorize gambling in their localities as part of a package of decentralization measures. This will allow local authorities to have a decisive role in organizing and licensing these activities. Within six months, those licensed under the current law must obtain new permits from the mayors or the activity will be abolished.