Hungary Prohibits Slot Machines

Politics ♦ Published: October 1, 2012; 18:15 ♦ (Vindobona)

According to Hungary´s Prime Minister Viktor Orban, the national security would be endangered.

Hungary Prohibits Slot Machines / Picture: © Novomatic

Hungary´s government intends to forbid slot machines completely. The prohibition should be put into force in October. The government explained that low-income earners must be protected.

What is more, there would be a substantial lack in security, Orban emphasized. The gambling industry would be a potential threat, he said.

The prohibition causes a decrease in tax revenues…